| Order of Kuwait (Wisam Mubarak al-Kabir) | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Kuwait | |
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Outstanding service to the nation |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Mubarak the Great |
| Next (lower) | None |
The Order of Kuwait (Wisam al-Kuwait) is an award given by the State of Kuwait. It ranks below the Order of Mubarak the Great.
The Order of Kuwait was founded in 1974 by Amir Sabah III. It was reformed and modified in 1991. It is awarded "For outstanding service to the nation".[1]
Grades
The Order of Kuwait is awarded in one of eight grades. In descending order:[1][2]
- Riband of the Special Class
- 1st Class
- Medallion of the Special Class
- Medallion of the 1st Class
- 2nd Class
- 3rd Class
- 4th Class
- 5th Class
Insignia
| Special Class | First Class |
|---|---|
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Notable recipients
References
- 1 2 "Kuwait: Order of Kuwait". Medals of the World. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ "Kuwait: Order of Kuwait". Medals of the World. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ "Kuwaiti Crown Prince hosts banquet in honor of King Salman". Saudi Gazette. 10 December 2016. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
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