Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon
| Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon (Druk Wangyel) | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Bhutan | |
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | as the country’s principal civilian honour |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | First Class Second Class |
| Established | 1985 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Dragon King |
| Next (lower) | Royal Order of Bhutan |
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| Ribbon bar of the order | |
The Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon (Dzongkha : Druk Wangyel / Druk Wangyal) is the Highest Civilian Decoration in Bhutan awarded in recognition for outstanding dedication, loyalty and commitment. Founded by King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 1985 as the country’s principal national honour, it was redesigned and instituted as the Second Highest Honor in the kingdom. The decoration consists of a Badge and a Star. Its postnominal letter is DWG.
Ranks
It is composed of two classes :
- First Class:
- Second Class
Insignia
General disposition
The general disposition of the insignia depend on the recipient's dress :
In National dress:
- First Class: a badge worn from a large neck ribbon and a star from a ribbon on the left breast,
- Second Class: a badge worn from a large neck ribbon
In European dress or uniform:
- First Class: The badge hanging from a sash and a breast star on the left breast.
- Second Class: The badge hanging from a sash (no breast star)
Details
The 60 mm badge consists of a gold plated back plate consisting of crossed dorji (crossed thunderbolt) with lattice work, and an enamelled flag of Bhutan with beaded gold edge, with the dragon mounted in gold. (photo)
The 80 mm breast star consists of a large ornate gold plated back plate with silver trumpets (dhung) individually pegged onto back star. The centre is an enamelled flag of Bhutan, with the dragon in gold, identical to the badge.
The ribbon is dark orange
Notable Recipients
- Jigmi Y Thinley Former Prime Minister of Bhutan
- Sonam Tobgye Chief Justice of Bhutan
References
- Royal Ark, Bhutanese decorations
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