National Order of the Cedar


The National Order of the Cedar is the highest state order of Lebanon, established on 31 December 1936. It is offered in five grades.

History

The Order was created on the 31 December 1936, but is regulated by the Lebanese Code of Decorations as set out in Decree-Law 122 of 12 June 1959. It is awarded, usually, by the President of the Republic of Lebanon, for “great services rendered to Lebanon, for acts of courage and devotion of great moral value, as for years in public service”.

Insignia

The Medal itself consists of a five-pointed white enamel gilt-edged Maltese cross, with stylized green and brown enamel cedars of Lebanon between the arms on a green enamel laurel wreath suspension; the face with a central red enamel medallion inscribed in Arabic ‘Lubnan’ within an inscribed gilt ring; the reverse with a circular central gilt medallion bearing the red and white enamel national flag of the Republic of Lebanon within an inscribed gilt ring. It has a diameter of 20 mm.

Recipients in selection

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1990s

  • Hassan Khalil Ramadan, Former Director General of Lebanese Republic, 1991.
  • Paul Guiragossian, Artist, painter – Commander, 1993.
  • Dr. Raja Afif Iliya, Civil Engineer and Professor Emeritus at the American University of Beirut – Knight, 1994.
  • Wissam Boustany, British concert flutist – Knight, 1997.
  • Stanisław F. Wozniak, Poland, Major General, FC UNIFIL – Commander. 1997
  • Rafic Hariri, Lebanese Prime Minister – Commander, 1983 – Grand Cordon, 1996.
  • Ziad R. Beydoun, Lebanese geologist, Professor of Geology at the American University of Beirut – Knight, 1995.
  • Kehdy Farhoud Kehdy, Lebanese Attorney and Poet, Officer, 1995.

1980s

  • Dr. Fuad Sami Haddad, Lebanese neurosurgeon – Commander, 1988.
  • Captain Sami Daoud Abi-Abdallah, Lebanese Army Officer – Knight, 1988.
  • Jad Azkoul, Lebanese Classical guitarist – Knight, 1988.
  • Dr. Elias T. Saadi, American-Lebanese activist and renowned cardiologist – Knight, 1986.
  • William O'Callaghan (Irish Army officer), Irish Army Lieutenant-General, Force Commander United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, Medal level.
  • Larry R. Williams, USMC 1983, Commanding Officer, 10th U.S. Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps political liaison to Lebanese government during bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks, Beirut. - Officer 1983, Ray Rodriguez,, USS Iwo Jima, HMM-162, Beirut, Lebanon, SSGT, Marine, during bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks, - Beirut, Lebanon October 23, 1983.

1970s

  • Boutros Salim AbouNader, Lebanese aviator – Knight, 1975.
  • Fouad Mostafa Awad, Egyptian Economist – Officer, 1974.
  • Pedro Budib Name, Mexican businessman – Knight, 1974.
  • Abdallah Chahine, Lebanese Pianist – Knight, 1974.
  • Mansour F. Armaly, Palestinian-American physician – Knight, 1973.
  • Grégoire A. Dragatsi, MD, DTM&H, prominent Greek-Lebanese physician and Associate Clinical professor at the American University of Beirut – Knight, 1972.
  • Zdzisław Wójcik, ambassador of Poland to Lebanon 1965–1971 – Grand Cordon, 1971.

1960s

  • Edwin Terry Prothro, American Psychologist and Educator, Professor of Psychology at the American University of Beirut – Knight, 1969.
  • Petar Zdravkovski, ambassador of Yugoslavia to Lebanon 1965–1967, awarded Grand Cordon posthumously, 1967.
  • Fairuz, Lebanese Singer – Knight, 1957 – Commander, 1963.
  • Stephen Henry Roberts, Australian Historian, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney – Knight, 1961.
  • Ali Oayda, prominent Lebanese businessman, migrated to Australia 1950.-Knight
  • Ersie Cajoleas, Greek-American Fashion Designer, creative contribution promoting Lebanese materials - Knight, 1960

1950s

  • Umm Kulthum, Egyptian singer, songwriter and actress – Commander, 1959.
  • Charles Corm, Writer, Industrialist and Philanthropist – Grand Officer, 1959.
  • Angela Jurdak Khoury, Lebanon's First Female Diplomat, 1959.
  • James Terry Duce, Geologist, Diplomat and Writer - Commander 1958.
  • Doctor James G. Hamilton, British Neurosurgeon – Commander, 1959.
  • Naim Moghabghab, Lebanese Lawyer and Politician, Independence Hero – Grand Officer, 1959.
  • William Armstrong West, Professor of Chemistry, American University of Beirut – Officer, 1959.
  • Emile Khalil Moghabghab, Private Secretary to Lebanese President Camille Nemr Chamoun – Knight
  • Georges David Corm, Lebanese Painter – Officer, 1958.
  • Constantinos A. Doxiadis, Greek Architect and Urban Planner – Knight, 1958.
  • Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain – Gran Officer, 1957.
  • Ibrahim Alsuleiman Alakeel, Chief of the Saudi King’s Deputy’s court — Grand Officer, 1957.
  • Mustafa Farroukh, Lebanese Painter – Officer, 1954.
  • Nikolay Saksonov, Russian weightlifter, 1954.
  • Herman Willem Alexander Heldring - Knight, 10 June 1953.
  • Boulos Lebiane, Lebanese businessman and philanthropist - Officer, 50s.
  • Howard Charles Wells, American employee of Aramco-Tapline, held in highest esteem for work with national employees from 1947-1958. Knight January 21, 1958. Awarded by Prime Minister of Lebanon, Sami Sohl.

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