Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon

Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon
(Druk Wangyel)
Awarded by  Bhutan
TypeOrder
Awarded foras the country’s principal civilian honour
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignJigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
GradesFirst 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.