The Order of the Equatorial Star () is a
state order of
Gabon
Gabon (; ; snq, Ngabu), officially the Gabonese Republic (french: République gabonaise), is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Located on the equator, it is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the nort ...
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Instituted on 6 August 1959, it is awarded for personal merit and service to the nation, both civil and military.
It has five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.
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References
Orders, decorations, and medals of Gabon
Awards established in 1959
1959 establishments in Africa
Orders of chivalry awarded to heads of state, consorts and sovereign family members
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