Royal Order of Monisaraphon


The Royal Order of Monisaraphon is a medal presented by the government of the Kingdom of Cambodia by Royal Decree of the King of Cambodia. It is conferred for services in the fields of literature and the fine arts, education, justice, administration, and science.

History

The Order of Monisaraphon : founded by king Sisowath of Cambodia on 1 February 1905 and awarded in a single class limited to Cambodians, French protected subjects and other Asians. Reformed by King Norodom Sihanouk on 9 September 1948 and extended to three classes. Extended again to five classes in 1961. Awarded for services in the fields of literature and the fine arts, education, justice, administration, and science. Revived by King Norodom Sihanouk on 5 October 1995. Conferred in five classes:
  1. Maha Sirivudha or Knight Grand Cross
  2. Mahasena or Knight Grand Officer
  3. Adipati or Knight Commander
  4. Sena or Knight Officer
  5. Askararidha or Knight

    Recipients

Post-Nominals

Members of the Royal Order have used the following post-nominals to indicate their standing in the order:
GCM - Grand Cross
GOM - Grand Officer
CM - Commander
OM - Officer
KM - Knight


Example: John Doe, GCM