Chaconia Medal Explained

Chaconia Medal
Type:Three class long and meritorious service decoration
Eligibility:Nationals and Non-Nationals
Awarded For:"...long and meritorious service to Trinidad and Tobago tending to promote the national welfare or strengthen the community spirit."
Status:Currently awarded
Post-Nominals:CM
Established:1969
Lastawarded:2022
Higher:Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Lower:Hummingbird Medal
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The Chaconia Medal (abbreviated C.M. or CM) is the second highest state decoration of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Established in 1969, the medal honours long and meritorious service to promote national welfare or community spirit. It is awarded in three classes: gold, silver and bronze.[1] The medal may only be awarded to ten individuals annually.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robertson. Megan. Trinidad & Tobago: Chaconia Medal. Medals of the World. 26 December 2011.
  2. Web site: National Awards. The Chaconia Medal. National Library and Information System Authority. 23 June 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150623190306/http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Research/SubjectGuide/NationalAwards/tabid/211/Default.aspx?PageContentID=269. 23 June 2015.