The National Order of the Cedar (Arabic: وسام الأرز الوطنيWisām al-Arz al-WaṭaniyFrench: Ordre National du Cèdre) is the highest state order of Lebanon, established on 31 December 1936.[1] It is offered in five grades.[2]
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.[3] 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 stylised green and brown enamel cedars of Lebanon between the arms on a green enamellaurel wreath suspension; the face with a central red enamel medallion inscribed in Arabic ‘Lubnan’ (Lebanon) within an inscribed gilt ring; the reverse with a circular central giltmedallion 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 (¾ inch).
National Order of the Cedar ribbon bars
Grand Cordon
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Knight
Recipients in selection
2010s
Dr Pierre Daccache, Commander, 2 August 2019
Ghaleb Farha, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador for Arab Gulf Region, 2018
Melhem Barakat, (1942–2016) Lebanese singer and songwriter, 2016
Fouad Naffah, (1925–2017) Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, 2017
Toni Issa, former Board of Directors of IPT Group, 2014
Ziad Alexandre Hayek, former Secretary General of the High Council for Privatization and PPP, 2014
Walid Jumblatt, Lebanese politician, 2014. Was awarded the medal by President Michel Suleiman "in appreciation for his national role and political moderation and his call for dialogue among political rivals."[5]
Wissam al-Hassan, (1965–2012) Chief of Information Branch – Grand officer, 2012.
Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales, Australia — Grand Cordon, 2012.
Ali Wehbi, "The Lebanese Desert Runner" – Knight, 2012
Ghassan Tueni, (1926–2012) Journalist and politician, 2012.
Salim Ghazal, Melkite Bishop and Champion of Co-Existence in Lebanon, Commander – 2011.
H.E Dr. Mohammed Qubaty, Yemeni Ambassador – Grand Officer, 2007. Was awarded the medal by President Émile Lahoud "in appreciation of his unprecedented role in strengthening Lebanese-Yemeni relations on numerous fronts including economic cooperation on investments, transportation, marine affairs, agriculture and health and organizing the first Lebanese Head of State visit to Yemen in 2004."
Farid G. Mitri, Lebanese Biomedical Researcher, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, - Officer, 2007, and Senior Scientist – Commander, 2018.
Charles D. Corm, Lebanese Financier, Entrepreneur and Technologist – Knight, 2007.
Nelly M. Abboud, President Elect and President of Lebanese American Engineers Society, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Environmental Engineering Program at The University of Connecticut – Commander, 2001.
George V. Savvaides, Greek Diplomat – Commander, 2001.
Claude Comair, Co-Founder Nintendo Software Technology, Founder of DigiPen – Commander, 2001.
Carlos Haddad, Lebanese-Brazilian businessman and philanthropist, Grand Officer – 2001.
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, (Marine) [Ray Rodriguez], USS Iwo Jima, HMM-162, Beirut, Lebanon, SSGT, Marine, during bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks, - Beirut, Lebanon October 23, 1983.
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 (died in Beirut July 24, 1967), awarded Grand Cordon posthumously, 1967.
Ibrahim Alsuleiman Alakeel, Chief of the Saudi King’s Deputy’s court — Grand Officer, 1957.
Mustafa Farroukh, Lebanese Painter – Officer, 1954.
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.
Pierre Mauroy, French Prime Minister (1981–1984) – Grand Cordon.
Abbé Pierre, French Catholic priest and Humanitarian – Officer.
Fayez Sayegh, Palestinian American scholar and civil servant – Knight.
References
^"Suleiman Grants al-Rahi Order of Cedar, Urges Officials to Attend Dialogue". Naharnet. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
^"Lebanon: National Order of the Cedar". Medals. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
^"National Order of the Cedar". Global Security. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
^"AOUN DECORATES UNIFIL COMMANDER WITH NATIONAL CEDAR MEDAL UPON MISSION EN". National News Agency. Ministry of Information Lebanese Republic. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
^"Jumblatt to miss Sleiman in politics". The Daily Star. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
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The National Order of the Cedar Arabic وسام الأرز الوطني Wisam al Arz al Waṭaniy French Ordre National du Cedre is the highest state order of Lebanon established on 31 December 1936 1 It is offered in five grades 2 National Order of the CedarCommander s badge of the order Awarded by LebanonTypeState orderEstablished31 December 1936Awarded forGreat services rendered to Lebanon for acts of courage and devotion of great moral value as for years in public serviceStatusActiveGradesFivePrecedenceNext higher Lebanese Order of MeritNext lower Navy MedalOfficer medal of the National Order of the Cedar Contents 1 History 2 Insignia 3 Recipients in selection 3 1 2010s 3 2 2000s 3 3 1990s 3 4 1980s 3 5 1970s 3 6 1960s 3 7 1950s 3 8 Unknown dates 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditThe 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 3 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 EditThe Medal itself consists of a five pointed white enamel gilt edged Maltese cross with stylised 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 Lebanon 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 inch National Order of the Cedar ribbon bars Grand Cordon Grand Officer Commander Officer KnightRecipients in selection Edit2010s Edit Dr Pierre Daccache Commander 2 August 2019 Ghaleb Farha UNDP Goodwill Ambassador for Arab Gulf Region 2018 Michael Beary Irish Army Major General 2018 4 Melhem Barakat 1942 2016 Lebanese singer and songwriter 2016 Fouad Naffah 1925 2017 Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs 2017 Toni Issa former Board of Directors of IPT Group 2014 Ziad Alexandre Hayek former Secretary General of the High Council for Privatization and PPP 2014 Walid Jumblatt Lebanese politician 2014 Was awarded the medal by President Michel Suleiman in appreciation for his national role and political moderation and his call for dialogue among political rivals 5 Wissam al Hassan 1965 2012 Chief of Information Branch Grand officer 2012 Marie Bashir Governor of New South Wales Australia Grand Cordon 2012 Ali Wehbi The Lebanese Desert Runner Knight 2012 Ghassan Tueni 1926 2012 Journalist and politician 2012 Salim Ghazal Melkite Bishop and Champion of Co Existence in Lebanon Commander 2011 Bashar al Assad Syrian President Grand Cordon 2010 Paolo Gerometta Italian UNIFIL SWC and JTF L Commander Knight 2010 2000s Edit Carlos Slim Helu Businessman Nouhad Mahmoud Ambassador of Lebanon in Mexico Grand Officer 2008 Fariha Al Ahmad Sheikha of Kuwait Commander 2007 H E Dr Mohammed Qubaty Yemeni Ambassador Grand Officer 2007 Was awarded the medal by President Emile Lahoud in appreciation of his unprecedented role in strengthening Lebanese Yemeni relations on numerous fronts including economic cooperation on investments transportation marine affairs agriculture and health and organizing the first Lebanese Head of State visit to Yemen in 2004 Farid G Mitri Lebanese Biomedical Researcher Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Mayo Clinic Officer 2007 and Senior Scientist Commander 2018 Charles D Corm Lebanese Financier Entrepreneur and Technologist Knight 2007 Salim Ghazal Melkite Greek Catholic bishop Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award 2007 M Denis Vienot President of Caritas charity Internationalis the Catholic relief organization Officer 2007 Randa Chahal Lebanese filmmaker Knight 2007 Pierre Shamesian Lebanese Armenian Comedy Actor 2007 Ibrahim Elias Muhanna Lebanese Actuary Officer 2007 Shahantoukhd Lebanese Armenian Writer and Community contributor 2007 Nadeem H Shwayri Founder of the Al Kafaat Foundation Commander 2007 Ibrahim El Khoury ex chairman of Tele Liban co founder and ex chairman of Voice of Lebanon radio Officer 2007 Charles Elachi Lebanese American Scientist Director of NASA s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Officer 2006 Max Chaya Lebanese Mountain Climber Knight 2003 Officer 2006 Jean Misak Belian General Inspector in The Lebanese Government General Inspection Department 2006 Michel Elefteriades Greek Lebanese politician artist producer and businessman Commander 2005 Philippe Ziade Lebanese journalist founder of the National News Agency 2005 Anthony Bailey interfaith campaigner Spencer Abraham Lebanese American U S Secretary of Energy and former U S Senator for Michigan Commander 2004 H John Shammas M D Chairman Lebanese American Foundation Officer 2004 Edgar Choueiri Lebanese American scientist Professor of Applied Physics at Princeton University Knight 2004 Mother Monica Brennan Jesus amp Mary JM School Rabweh Lebanon recognised for contribution to education 2004 by Ambassador Jihad Mortada Mahathir bin Mohamad Prime Minister of Malaysia 1981 2003 Commander 2003 Jacques Nasser Lebanese Australian Executive CEO of Ford Motor Company 1999 2001 Officer 2002 Pierre de Bane Canadian Senator Officer 2002 Khaireddine Haseeb Iraqi Economist Commander 2002 Nelly M Abboud President Elect and President of Lebanese American Engineers Society Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Environmental Engineering Program at The University of Connecticut Commander 2001 George V Savvaides Greek Diplomat Commander 2001 Claude Comair Co Founder Nintendo Software Technology Founder of DigiPen Commander 2001 Carlos Haddad Lebanese Brazilian businessman and philanthropist Grand Officer 2001 Faten Hamama Egyptian Actress Commander 2001 Bechara El Khoury Lebanese Composer Knight 2001 May Arida President of Baalbeck International Festival Commander 2000 James Sreenan Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces 2004 2007 Commander 2000 Jose Cura Argentinian Operatic Tenor Knight 2000 Maroun Y Abi Rached Lebanese dermatologist Commander 2000 1990s Edit Dr Raja Afif Iliya Civil Engineer and Professor Emeritus at the American University of Beirut Knight 1994 Wissam Boustany British concert flutist Knight 1997 Stanislaw F Wozniak Poland Major General FC UNIFIL Commander 1997 Rafic Hariri Lebanese Prime Minister 1992 to 1998 and 2000 to 2004 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 1904 2002 Officer 1995 1980s Edit 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 Marine 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 Edit 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 Gregoire A Dragatsi MD DTM amp H prominent Greek Lebanese physician and Associate Clinical professor at the American University of Beirut Knight 1972 Zdzislaw Wojcik ambassador of Poland to Lebanon 1965 1971 Grand Cordon 1971 1960s Edit 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 died in Beirut July 24 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 1947 1967 Knight 1961 Ali Oayda prominent Lebanese businessman migrated to Australia 1950 Knight Ersie Cajoleas Greek American Fashion Designer creative contribution promoting Lebanese materials Knight 19601950s Edit Angela Jurdak Khoury Lebanon s First Female Diplomat 1959 James Terry Duce Geologist Diplomat and Writer Commander 1958 Charles Corm Writer Industrialist and Philanthropist Grand Officer 1959 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 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 Unknown dates Edit Dr Karim Azkoul Lebanese Diplomat and Philosopher 6 Alain F Carpentier French heart surgeon Commander Issam Fares Lebanese Philanthropist and Financier Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon Officer Grand Officer Taha Hussein Egyptian author King Idris of Libya Libyan monarch Jean Marie Lustiger Archbishop of Paris Cardinal Grand Cordon Pierre Mauroy French Prime Minister 1981 1984 Grand Cordon Abbe Pierre French Catholic priest and Humanitarian Officer Fayez Sayegh Palestinian American scholar and civil servant Knight References Edit Suleiman Grants al Rahi Order of Cedar Urges Officials to Attend Dialogue Naharnet 24 November 2012 Retrieved 19 July 2013 Lebanon National Order of the Cedar Medals Retrieved 19 July 2013 National Order of the Cedar Global Security Retrieved 19 July 2013 AOUN DECORATES UNIFIL COMMANDER WITH NATIONAL CEDAR MEDAL UPON MISSION EN National News Agency Ministry of Information Lebanese Republic Retrieved 23 July 2018 Jumblatt to miss Sleiman in politics The Daily Star 24 May 2014 Retrieved 18 June 2014 Carlos Slim Helu External links Edithttps web archive org web 20120413164542 http www presidency gov lb English PresidentoftheRepublic Pages Decorations aspx https web archive org web 20071217020835 http www lebarmy gov lb English MainOrder2 asp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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