Awards and Decorations of the Republic of Fiji
editUntil 1987 Fiji, although independent since 1970, continued to use the British (or Imperial or traditional) system of honours and awards. Some of these awards carried distinctions which identified them with Fiji (e.g. the Medal of the Certificate of Honour) but all others were of the type used generally within the Commonwealth.
There were also several medals which were additional and unique to Fiji such as the Independence Medal and the Meritorious Service Decoration, the latter of which was awarded for long and distinguished service by regular officers of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. When Fiji became a Republic in 1987 participation in the British system lapsed. By 1993 the Government of Fiji had put in hand studies aimed at providing Fiji with an independent and comprehensive system of national honours and awards.
The system was authorized in 1995. It established the President of the Republic of Fiji as the “Chancellor of the Order of Fiji” who is the "fount of all honour" for the nation with powers to create honours and awards, to regulate and administer the system and to make awards to citizens and others.
The Fijian Honours System
editThe Fiji Honours System was created in 1995 by an Act of Parliament to provide for the establishment of Honours and Awards in Fiji. Therefore, the Fiji Honours System is governed by the “Honours and Awards Act 1995”. It is a system whereby the citizens of Fiji recognize contribution of individuals to the enhancement of Fijian society and its people.
The Fiji College of Honour
editThe College of Honour consists of 5 members, [1 Chairperson and 4 members] who are appointed by His Excellency the President and serve a 2 year term.[1]
The College shall assist and advise the President in:
- The administration of the Act;
- Consider nominations for appointment to any categories in the Order
- Recommend to the President the appointment of a member to the Order
- The awarding of award to the General Division and Civilian Bravery
Charters for Medals
editThere are 18 Charters provided under the Honours and Awards Act, 1995[2]:
- General Division [2 Charters]
- Republic of Fiji Military Forces Division [7 Charters]
- Prisons Service Division [3 Charters]
- Fiji Police Division [3 Charters]
- Fiji Fire Services [2 Charters]
- Fiji Civil Service Medal [1 Charter]
Fijian Medals and Ribbons
edit| Emblem | Description | Postnom | Established | Eligibility Period [1] | Remarks |
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Companion of the Order of Fiji (General Division) | CF | 1 March 1995 | March 1995 - Present | Fijian nationals or anyone who makes an impact for Fiji |
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Companion of the Order of Fiji (Military Division) | CF | 1 March 1995 | March 1995 - Present | Fijian Military Officials who make an impact for Fiji |
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Officer of the Order of Fiji (General Division) | OF | 1 March 1995 | March 1995 - Present | Fijian nationals or anyone who makes an impact for Fiji |
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Officer of the Order of Fiji (Military Division) | OF | 1 March 1995 | March 1995 - Present | Fijian Military Officials who make an impact for Fiji |
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Member of the Order of Fiji (General Division) | MF | 1 March 1995 | March 1995 - Present | Fijian nationals or anyone who makes an impact for Fiji |
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Member of the Order of Fiji (Military Division) | MF | 1 March 1995 | March 1995 - Present | Fijian Military Officials who make an impact for Fiji |
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Medal of the Order of Fiji (General Division) | MOF | 1 March 1995 | March 1995 - Present | Fijian nationals or anyone who makes an impact for Fiji |
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Medal of the Order of Fiji (Military Division) | MOF | 1 March 1995 | March 1995 - Present | Fijian Military Officials who make an impact for Fiji |
| Gallantry and Bravery Crosses | |||||
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President's Cross | PC | 8 March 1995 | 8 March 1995 - Present | |
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President's War Cross | PWC | 1995 | 1995 - Present | |
| Gallantry and Command Crosses | |||||
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Cross of Gallantry | CG | 8 March 1995 | ||
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Distinguished Command Cross | DCC | 1995 | 1995 - Present | |
| Gallantry and Bravery Medals | |||||
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President's Medal | PM | 8 March 1995 | ||
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Bravery Medal | BM | |||
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Medal of Gallantry | MG | 1995 | 1995 - Present | For Gallantry |
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Fiji Police Medal for Gallantry | 8 March 1995 | 16 May 1972 - 8 March 1995 | For bravery, valuable services or leadership | |
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Fiji Police Medal | FPM | 8 March 1995 | 8 March 1995 - Present | For bravery, valuable services or leadership |
| Meritorious and Distinguished Service | |||||
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Fiji Police Medal for Meritorious Service Medal | 8 March 1995 | 16 May 1972 - 8 March 1995 (Replaced By Police Medal) | For Valuable services or leadership | |
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Fire Service Meritorious Service Medal | 1995 | 1995 - Present | For Valuable services or leadership | |
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Fiji Prisons Distinguished Service Award | DSA | 8 March 1995 | 8 March 1995 - Present | For Valuable services or leadership |
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Command Medal | 1995 | 1995 - Present | ||
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Civil Service Medal | 8 March 1995 | 8 March 1995 - Present | For distinguished devotion to duty and outstanding service | |
| Commendations | |||||
| Battle Commendation | 1995 | 1995 - Present | |||
| Commendation for Leadership | 1995 | 1995 - Present | |||
| General Service Medal | |||||
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Fijian General Service Medal | 6 February 1992 | 6 February 1992 - Present | For active service on specific missions | |
| UN NATO and Campaign Medals | |||||
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NATO Medal | ||||
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International Force East Timor Medal | ||||
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Police Overseas Service Medal | ||||
| Long Service Medals | |||||
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Fijian Meritorious Service Decoration | MSD | 1995 | 1995 - Present | To armed forces officers for 15 years' service |
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Fijian Meritorious Service Award | MSA | 1995 | 1995 - Present | To persons under the rank of warrant officer for 15 years' service |
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Service Decoration | SD | 1995 | 1995 - Present | To Territorial officers for 15 years' service |
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Service Award | SA | 1995 | 1995 - Present | To Territorials under the rank of warrant officer for 15 years' service |
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Colonial Police Long Service Medal | 23 March 1934 | 23 March 1934 - 16 May 1972 (Replaced by Fiji Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal) | For 18 years' service | |
| Fiji Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | 16 May 1972 | 16 May 1972 - 8 March 1995 (Replaced by Fiji Police Long Service Medal) | For 18 years' service | ||
| Fiji Police Long Service Medal | 8 March 1995 | 8 March 1995 - Present | For 18 years' service | ||
| Fire Service Long Service Medal | 8 March 1995 | 8 March 1995 - Present | For 18 years' service | ||
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Colonial Prison Service Medal | 28 October 1955 | 28 October 1955 - 8 March 1995 (Replaced by Fiji Prison Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal) | For 18 years' service | |
| Prisons Service Efficient Service Decoration | 1995 | 1995 - Present | To senior officers for long and faithful service | ||
| Fiji Prison Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | 8 March 1995 | 8 March 1995 - Present | For 18 years' service | ||
| Independence and Commemorative Medals | |||||
| Fijian Independence Medal | 1970 | 1970 - 1973 | |||
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25th Anniversary of Fijian Independence Medal | 1995 | 1995 | ||
| 50th Anniversary of Fijian Independence Medal | 2020 | 2020 | |||
References
editFootnotes
edit- ^ "Office of the President". presidentsoffice.gov.fj. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ "Office of the President". presidentsoffice.gov.fj. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ "ODM of Fiji: Ribbon Chart". www.medals.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-02.