Order of 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


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]

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

Ribbons
Special Class First Class

Notable recipients

References

  1. ^ a b "Kuwait: Order of Kuwait". Medals of the World. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Kuwait: Order of Kuwait". Medals of the World. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. ^ "الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان.. مسيرة حافلة بالإنجازات والمبادرات". alwatan.kuwait.tt (in Arabic). 15 May 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Kuwaiti Crown Prince hosts banquet in honor of King Salman". Saudi Gazette. 10 December 2016. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2023.