Order of the Solomon Islands explained

Order of the Solomon Islands
Country:	Solomon Islands
Type:	Order
Awarded For:	Contribution and dedication of time, energy and resources to advance the well being of the people of Solomon Islands
Post-Nominals:	various according to grade
Established:	1981
Higher:	None

The Order of the Solomon Islands is the Order of Merit of the Solomon Islands. It was established under Royal Warrant in 1981 and amended on 5 October 1982.^[1] It is composed of three grades:

• Star of Solomon Islands (SSI)
• Cross of the Solomon Islands (CSI)
• Solomon Islands Medal (SIM)

This order is awarded to civilians or members of the armed forces, when a courageous act is involved.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of Solomon Islands . Jeanpaulleblanc.com . 2018-06-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20110814180625/http://www.jeanpaulleblanc.com/SolomonIslands.htm . 2011-08-14 .