Order of Distinction
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Awarded by  Jamaica |
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| Type | Order |
| Motto | Distinction Through Service |
| Eligibility | Distinguished citizens of Jamaica and other countries |
| Awarded for | Outstanding and important services to Jamaica |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Chancellor | Governor-General of Jamaica |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Commander (CD) Officer (OD) |
| Established | 1968 |
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| Next (higher) | Order of Jamaica |
| Next (lower) | Badge of Honour |
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| Ribbon of the order | |
The Order of Distinction in Jamaica is the fifth in order of precedence of the Orders of Societies of Honour, which were instituted by an Act of Parliament – The National Honours and Awards Act in 1968.
The Motto of the Order is "Distinction Through Service".
The Order has two ranks:
- The higher class – Commander
- The lower class – Officer
Commanders take place and precedence immediately after Members and Honorary Members of the Order of Jamaica.
A Member or Honorary Member may be promoted from the rank of Officer to that of Commander.
The Honour of the Order of Distinction is conferred upon
- Members – Citizens of Jamaica who rendered outstanding and important service to Jamaica.
- Honorary Members – Distinguished citizens of a country other than Jamaica.
Commanders of the Order of Distinction are entitled to use the post nominal letters:
- CD, in the case of Members
- CD (Hon.), in the case of Honorary Members.
Officers of the Order of Distinction are entitled to use the post nominal letters:
- OD, in the case of Members
- OD (Hon.) in the case of Honorary Members
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Order of Distinction Office of the Prime Minister.
[edit] External links
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