Order of Kuwait

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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]

TypeOrder
Awarded forOutstanding service to the nation
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignMishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Quick facts Order of Kuwait(Wisam Mubarak al-Kabir), Awarded by Kuwait ...
Order of Kuwait
(Wisam Mubarak al-Kabir)
Awarded by Kuwait
TypeOrder
Awarded forOutstanding service to the nation
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignMishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Mubarak the Great
Next (lower)None


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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]

  • Riband of the Special Class
  • 1st Class
  • Medallion of the Special Class
  • Medallion of the 1st Class
  • 2nd Class
  • 3rd Class
  • 4th Class
  • 5th Class

Insignia

More information Special Class, First Class ...
Ribbons
Special Class First Class
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Notable recipients

References

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