Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon (Druk Wangyel) | |
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Awarded by Bhutan | |
Type | Order |
Awarded for | as the country’s principal civilian honour |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
Grades | First Class Second Class |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of the Dragon King |
Next (lower) | Royal Order of Bhutan |
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. Instituted by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck on 9 February 1967 and reorganized by King Jigme Singye Wangchuck on 29 September 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.