The Awards system of Papua New Guinea was established in 2005 as part of Papua New Guinea's 30th anniversary of independence celebrations. It is known as the Order of Logohu, Logohu meaning Bird of Paradise which is the national emblem. For the flowering plant of this name, see Strelitzia Genera Cicinnurus Diphyllodes Epimachus Lophorina Manucodia Paradisaea Parotia Ptiloris Seleucidis Lesser Bird of Paradise Paradisaea minor (c)Roderick Eime The birds of paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes, found in Oceania. ...

The awards and the respective post-nominals in ranking order are as follows:: Post-nominal letters also called Post-nominal initials or Post-nominal titles are letters placed after the name of an individual to indicate that that individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditation, office, or honour. ...

• Grand Companion (GCL) – first class
• Commander (CL) – second class
• Cross of Valour (CVL)
• Officer (OL) – third class
• Member (ML) – fourth class
• National Medal (LM) – fifth class
• Cross of Medical Service Medal (CMS)
• Distinguished Military Service Medal (DMS)
• Distinguished Police Service Medal (DPS)
• Distinguished Correctional Service Medal (DCS)
• Emergency Service Medal (ESM)
• Public Service Medal (PSM)
• Meritorious Community Service Medal (MCS)
• Commendation Medal for Valuable Service (CMM)

see also List of post-nominal letters Post-nominal letters are letters placed after the name of an individual to indicate that that individual holds a position, office, or honour. ...

External links

• http://www.geocities.com/athens/4795/PapuaNewGuinea.htm Orders, Decorations and Medals]
• http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20050930/news01.htm News item on Princess Anne becoming the first recipent of the new award