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The National Order of Madagascar is the highest of honorific orders of Madagascar.
The National Order was created on 14 October 1958, the date on which the Malagasy Republic was proclaimed.
The Order consists of the following classes of merit:
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Knight | Officer | Commander | Grand Officer | Grand Cross, Class II | Grand Cross, Class I | Grand Cordon |
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