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This is a list of the Orders, Medals and Ribbon awards of the Federal Republic of Somalia, of which the honours system consists of orders and medals awarded for exemplary service to the nation.
The title of Order of the Somali Star can be awarded for military gallantry in the service of Somalia. It can be awarded to both civilian and military personnel. The title can also be awarded posthumously if the heroic act costs the recipient his or her life. It may also be awarded to foreign citizens who display exceptional service to the Somali republic, The President of Somalia is the main conferring authority of the award although the Federal Parliament may nominate individuals for the President's consideration.
The award comes in grades with the Order of the Leopard (formerly the Knight of the Grand Cross changed due to the adoption of Islam as the state religion) which gold-plated badge to be worn on the band and gold-plated plate to be worn on the left chest; Grand Officer, silver badge to be worn on a ribbon around the neck and plaque to be worn on the left chest; Commander, silver badge to be worn on a ribbon around the neck; Officer, silver badge to be worn on a ribbon with a rosette on the chest; Knight, silver badge to be worn on a ribbon on the chest.
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| Orders and Medals | Acronym | |
|---|---|---|
 | Order of the Somali Star | OSS |
| Somali National Army Order of Honor | SNAOH | |
| National Liberation Medal | NLM | |
| Gold Medal for Bravery and Service | GMBS | |
| Order of Bravery Medal | OBM | |
| Exemplary Performance Medal | EPM | |
| Defence Superior Service Medal | DSSM | |
| Joint Command Superior Medal | JCSM | |
| Land Forces Superior Service Medal | LFSSM | |
| Navy Forces Superior Service Medal | NFSSM | |
| Air Forces Superior Service Medal | AFSSM | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Order | LSGCO | |
| Distinguished Conduct Order | DCO | |
| Distinguished Service Medal | DSM | |
| Presidential Inauguration Medal | PM | |
| Peace Support Operations Medal | PSM | |
| Land Forces Officer Medal | LFOM |
| Navy Forces Officer Medal | NFOM |
| Air Forces Officer Medal | AFOM |
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