Order of Kuwait

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Order of Kuwait
(Wisam Mubarak al-Kabir)
Awarded by Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait
Type Order
Awarded forOutstanding service to the nation
StatusCurrently 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.[ citation needed ]

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The Order of Kuwait was founded in 1974 by Amir Sabah III. It was reformed and modified in 1991.[ citation needed ] 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]

Insignia

Ribbons
Special ClassFirst Class
KUW Order of Kuwait Special Class ribbon.svg KUW Order of Kuwait First Class ribbon.svg

Notable recipients

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References

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  2. "Kuwait: Order of Kuwait". Medals of the World. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
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