Order of the Republic (Gambia)
Highest state order of The Gambia
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The Order of the Republic of The Gambia is the highest state order of The Gambia.[1] The incumbent President of the Gambia is the Grand Master of the Order.[2]
The Order of the Republic of The Gambia was created by the government under President Sir Dawda Jawara as a replacement for one of the honours in the British honours system, which was last conferred in the 1970 New Year Honours, the last one under the Gambian monarchy (1965-70).
Notable recipients
Grand Commanders
- Elizabeth II[3]
- Muammar Gaddafi (2009)[1]
- Chiang Kai-shek (1972)
Commanders
Gallery
Insignia of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Republic of The Gambia, awarded to Chiang Kai-shek in 1972, on display at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in 2023.
