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Order of Oman

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Order of Oman
Wisam al-Oman
Special Class
Awarded by  Oman
TypeOrder
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignSultan Haitham
GradesSpecial Class
Civil division
Military division
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Al-Said
Next (lower)Order of the Renaissance of Oman

Ribbon of 1st class Civilian

Ribbon of 1st class Military

The Order of Oman (Wisam al-Oman) is the second highest order of Oman.

History

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The Order of Oman was instituted in 1970 by Sultan Qaboss in two divisions, civil and military. He added in 1982 a Special Class, "The Most Honourable Order of Oman" (Wisam Al-Sharif Al-Oman).

Divisions and classes

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The order exists in :

  • A Special Class
  • A civil division : First Class to Fifth Class
  • A military division : First Class to Fifth Class
ORDER OF OMAN (CIVILIAN)
1st Class 2nd Class 3rd Class 4th Class 5th Class
ORDER OF OMAN (MILITARY)
1st Class 2nd Class 3rd Class 4th Class 5th Class

Insignia

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The ribbon is :

  • red with green borders, for the Special Class.
  • red with green stripes, for the civil division, number and position depending on the class.
  • blue with red stripes, for the military division, number and position depending on the class.

Recipients

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See also

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Sources

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  1. ^ "His Majesty bestows Oman Civil Order on HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  2. ^ "His Majesty, Emir of Qatar exchange honours". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  3. ^ "Order of Oman for the King of the Belgians". Twitter. Belgian Royal Palace.
  4. ^ Albawaba
  5. ^ "His Majesty the Sultan, Egyptian President exchange decorations". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2023-05-22.,