Order of Lesotho
| Order of Lesotho | |
|---|---|
 Current ribbon bar of the order | |
Awarded by  Lesotho | |
| Type | Order of merit |
| Established | 1972 |
| Eligibility | Mosotho citizens and foreign nationals |
| Awarded for | For meritorious service by Lesotho citizens and foreign nationals |
| Grand Master | King of Lesotho |
| Grades | Grand Commander Commander Officer |
 Previous ribbon bar of the order (1972-1987) | |
The Most Courteous Order of Lesotho is the highest national order in the honours system of Lesotho.[1] It was founded by King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho in 1972, in three grades.[2]
Insignia
The original ribbon for the order was predominantly dark blue, with narrow edges of red and green. In 1987, the ribbon was changed to feature a lighter blue, with edges of green and edge stripes of white, mimicking the colors of the nation's flag.[3] The badge of the order is a metal facsimile of the Mosotho coat of arms, with the horses enameled in orange with black manes, and the central shield featuring a green enameled crocodile.
Notable recipients
References
- ^ "Lesotho admires Mogae's leadership". olddailynews.gov.bw. Botswana. April 20, 2004. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Lesotho: Most Courteous Order of Lesotho". medals.org.uk. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ Prieto, Antonio. "Kingdom of Lesotho". coleccionesmilitares.com. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ McLean, Bethany (September 7, 2006). "The power of philanthropy". Fortune. 154 (6): 82–4, 86–8, 90 passim. PMID 17036727. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "F.G. Mogae 21st Century Council". governance.berggruen.org. Berggruen Institute. Archived from the original on April 16, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Lesotho Celebrates 40 Years of Independence". scoop.co.nz. Scoop Independent News. October 10, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Tributes search options". nelsonmandela.org. The Nelson Mandela Foundation. Archived from the original on October 1, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
