Chaconia Medal
| Chaconia Medal | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Trinidad and Tobago | |
| Type | Three class long and meritorious service decoration |
| Eligibility | Nationals and Non-Nationals |
| Awarded for | "...long and meritorious service to Trinidad and Tobago tending to promote the national welfare or strengthen the community spirit." |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Post-nominals | CM |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1969 |
| Last awarded | 2011 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Next (lower) | Hummingbird Medal |
 Ribbon bar of the award | |
The Chaconia Medal is the second highest state decoration of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Established in 1969, the medal honours long and meritorious service to promote national welfare or community spirit. It is awarded in three classes: gold, silver and bronze.[1] The medal may only be awarded to ten individuals annually.[2]
References
- ↑ Robertson, Megan. "Trinidad & Tobago: Chaconia Medal". Medals of the World. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ↑ National Awards. "The Chaconia Medal". National Library and Information System Authority. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
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