Order of the Beloved Son of the Dragon explained

Order of the Beloved Son of the Dragon
(Druk Jong Thuksey)
Eligibility:Members of the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguard, National Militia, Royal Bhutan Police and Forest Guards
Status:Currently constituted
Head Title:Sovereign
Head:Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Grades:Single class (Meritorious Service Medal)
Date:2008
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The Order of the Beloved Son of the Dragon (Dzongkha : Druk Jong Thuksey) is a Single Class Order ranking fifth in the Order of Precedence. It was instituted by the 3rd King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck[1] on 9 February 1967 and reorganized by the 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on 7 November 2008 and consists of a neck Badge and a matching miniature. Awarded to Members of the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguard, National Militia, Royal Bhutan Police and Forest Guards.[2] [3]

Insignia

The 65 mm badge, comprises a back plate of dorjee the point of which form an outer circle, within which a black enamelled circle encloses the King's portrait in gold, on a background of enameled yellow and orange of the Bhutanese National Flag.

The ribbon is red with orange and yellow stripes on the edges.

References

Notes and References

  1. http://wawards.org/en/bhutan/order-of-the-beloved-of-the-thunder-dragon.html World Awards
  2. https://kuenselonline.com/his-majesty-confers-druk-thuksey-medals-to-institutions-and-bura-marp-to-individuals/ His Majesty confers Druk Thuksey medals to institutions and Bura Marp to individuals
  3. https://thebhutanese.bt/his-majesty-awards-druk-thuksey-to-former-dasho-zimpon/ His Majesty awards Druk Thuksey to former Dasho Zimpon