Orders, decorations, and medals of Mozambique

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The present honours and decorations were passed by the Mozambican Assembly of the Republic in March 2011. It consists of two honorary titles, five Orders and some medals. The awards are managed by the National Commission on Honours and Decorations. The President of Mozambique will present the awards after recommendation by the Assembly, the provincial and central governments, the armed forces and the educational establishment. [1]

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Honorary titles

Orders

Medals

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References

  1. "Bill On Honours And Decorations Passed". Mozambique News Agency via allafrica.com. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2013.