| Order of the Somali Star | |
|---|---|
 Order of the Leopard variant | |
| Type | Medal for highest degree of distinction |
| Awarded for | Acts of military gallantry Dedication and fidelity to the Somali Republic |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Presented by |  President of Somalia  Government of Somalia |
| Eligibility | Somali and foreign citizens |
| Ribbon | _-_ribbon_bar.gif){kind=small} |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 12 February 1961 |
| First awarded | 1965 – Major General Daud Abdulle Hirsi (posthumously) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
The Order of the Somali Star is the highest distinction award for military gallantry in Somalia. The Order of the Somali Star has been awarded to members of the Somali Armed Forces and foreign citizens who have conducted and exhibited great fidelity to the Somali Republic. It has been issued mainly during the Ogaden War to military and police officers posthumously.