Draft:Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus
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| Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus | |
|---|---|
| Type | Order of merit |
| Country |  Cyprus |
| Grandmaster | President of Cyprus |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Makarios III |
| Next (lower) | ’’none’’ |
 Ribbon of the order | |
The Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus[1] (Greek: Τάγμα Αξίας της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας) is the oldest order of merit and second highest award awarded by Cyprus.[2] [3][4]It was established in 1960[5] after Cypriot Independence. [6]
Grades
The Order of Merit is awarded in the following five grades:[7][3]
- Grand Cross[8]
- Grand Commander
- Commander
- Officer
- Knight
See also
References
- ^ Cyprus Embassy Newsletter. Embassy of Cyprus, Press & Information Office. 1997.
- ^ www.mof.gov.cy
- ^ 3.0 3.1 "Orders and Distinctions | Προεδρία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας |". www.presidency.gov.cy (in Ελληνικά). Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "ODM of Cyprus: Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus". www.medals.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus". wawards.org. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ www.presidency.gov.cy
- ^ www.cyi.ac.cy
- ^ "https://www.researchgate.net/figure/President-of-Cyprus-Demetris-Christofi-presented-the-Grand-Cross-of-the-Order-of-Merit_fig4_378470108".
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