Honorary Order of the Yellow Star

Honorary Order of the Yellow Star
Ere-Orde van de Gele Ster
Star of the order
Awarded by Republic of Suriname
TypeOrder with five classes and two medals
MottoJUSTITIA PIETAS FIDES (Justice Piety Fidelity).
EligibilitySurinamese nationals or some distinguished foreign persons
Awarded forThose who made important contributions to the Surinamese state or society
StatusCurrently constituted
Grand MasterHE Chan Santokhi
GradesGrand Cordon
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Knight
Precedence
Next (higher)None (highest)
Next (lower)Honorary Order of the Palm

Ribbon bar of the order

Honorary Order of the Yellow Star and Honorary Medals in Gold and Silver

The Honorary Order of the Yellow Star (Dutch: Ere-Orde van de Gele Ster) is the highest state decoration of the Republic of Suriname. The Order was instituted in 1975 at the independence of Suriname and replaced the Dutch Order of the Netherlands Lion. It is awarded to individuals for their meritorious service to the Surinamese people or nation. Foreigners are also eligible to receive the order. The president of Suriname is the Grand Master of the order.