Grand Order of National Merit (Cambodia)
| Grand Order of National Merit | |
|---|---|
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| Insignia of the Order, private collection. | |
Awarded by  King of Cambodia | |
| Type | Order |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Norodom Sihamoni |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | One |
| Established | 1995 |
The Grand Order of National Merit (Khmer:Jathupakaraksha) was founded by King Norodom Sihanouk on 5 October 1995. It is awarded in one class to foreign Heads of State and to Cambodian nationals who have performed exceptional services to the nation.
Notable recipients
- Hun Sen (1996)
- Norodom Ranariddh (2001)
- Chea Sim (2007)
- Bour Kry (2007)
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