| Order of the Volta | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  President of Ghana | |
| Type | Order |
| Established | 1960 |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Grand Master | President of Ghana |
| Grades | companion, officer, member |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Star of Ghana |
 Ribbon bar of the order | |
The Order of the Volta is an order of merit from the Republic of Ghana. It was instituted in 1960 and is awarded to people for their outstanding service to the country. [1]
There are three grades with a civil and military division each: [1]
The ribbon bar of the order is navy blue with red borders and a central black stripe. [2]
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