The system of orders, decorations, and medals of Timor-Leste was initially established with the passage of The Statute of the National Liberation Combatants in 2006. Under Article 26 of this statute was established a system to recognize the contributions of those who actively participated in the liberation of Timor-Leste. [1] In March 2009, additional medals were established to honor those who, "have served the nation of East Timor by reinforcing the social order and whose actions have contributed significantly to national peace and stability." [2] Finally, in May 2009, the Order of Timor-Leste was established as the highest currently awarded distinction of Timor-Leste. [3]
In June 2011, a system of public safety medals was established for the National Police of East Timor. [4] In December 2015, an Order of Merit of Public Service was established with both individual and institutional categories. [5] [6]
Rank | Award | Awarded for | |
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1 [4] | Order of the Guerilla | Awarded to, "National Liberation Veteran Combatants and National Liberation Combatants who participated in the struggle as military for eight or more years, as well as to National Liberation Combatants who exercised their functions as military cadres of the Support Base." [1] | |
Nicolau Lobato Order | Awarded to, "National Liberation Veteran Combatants and National Liberation Combatants with participated in the struggle as civilians for eight or more years, as well as to National Liberation Combatants who exercised their functions as civilian cadres of the Support Base." [1] | ||
D. Bonaventura Order | Awarded to, "National Liberation Movement Founder Combatants." [1] | ||
Funu Nain Order | Awarded to the National Liberation Martyrs. [1] | ||
Laran Luak Order | Awarded to foreigners who are recognized as National Liberation Combatants. [1] | ||
2 [4] | ![]() | Order of Timor-Leste Ordem de Timor-Leste | Recognition of significant contributions to national peace and stability. Presented in four grades: Great-collar, Collar, Medal, Insignia. [3] |
3 [4] | ![]() | Medal of Merit (East Timor) Medalha de Mérito | Recognition of significant contributions to national peace and stability. [2] |
4 [4] | ![]() | Timor Leste Solidarity Medal Medalha Solidariedade de Timor-Leste | Service in stability and peace operations in East Timor from 1 May 2006. [2] |
5 [4] | ![]() | Halibur Medal | For noteworthy contributions during "Operation Halibur." [2] |
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