Orders, decorations, and medals of East Timor


The system of orders, decorations, and medals of Timor-Leste was initially established with the passage of The Statute of the National Liberation Combatants in 2006. Under Article 26 of this statute was established a system to recognize the contributions of those who actively participated in the liberation of Timor-Leste. In March 2009, additional medals were established to honor those who, "have served the nation of East Timor by reinforcing the social order and whose actions have contributed significantly to national peace and stability." Finally, in May 2009, the Order of Timor-Leste was established as the highest currently awarded distinction of Timor-Leste. A system of public safety medals was established for the National Police of East Timor in June 2011.
RankAwardAwarded for
1Order of the GuerillaAwarded to, "National Liberation Veteran Combatants and National Liberation Combatants who participated in the struggle as military for eight or more years, as well as to National Liberation Combatants who exercised their functions as military cadres of the Support Base."
1Nicolau Lobato OrderAwarded to, "National Liberation Veteran Combatants and National Liberation Combatants with participated in the struggle as civilians for eight or more years, as well as to National Liberation Combatants who exercised their functions as civilian cadres of the Support Base."
1D. Bonaventura OrderAwarded to, "National Liberation Movement Founder Combatants."
1Funu Nain OrderAwarded to the National Liberation Martyrs.
1Laran Luak OrderAwarded to foreigners who are recognized as National Liberation Combatants.
2Order of Timor-Leste
Ordem de Timor-Leste
Recognition of significant contributions to national peace and stability. Presented in four grades: Great-collar, Collar, Medal, Insignia.
3Medal of Merit
Medalha de Mérito
Recognition of significant contributions to national peace and stability.
4Timor Leste Solidarity Medal
Medalha Solidariedade de Timor-Leste
Service in stability and peace operations in East Timor from 1 May 2006.
5For noteworthy contributions during "Operation Halibur."