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Orders, decorations, and medals of Tanzania

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The Tanzanian Honours System consists of orders and medals awarded for exemplary service to the nation. It is presented by the President of Tanzania on national holidays.[1]

Orders

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Order of the Torch of Kilimanjaro
Order Class Local name in Kiswahili
Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere Nishani ya Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Order of the Torch of Kilimanjaro I–IV Nishani ya Mwenge wa Uhuru
Order of the United Republic of Tanzania Nishani ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania
Order of the Arusha Declaration I–III Nishani ya Azimio la Arusha

Medals

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Medal Ribbon Class
Medal of Bravery (Swahili: Nishani ya Ujasiri) Army
Medal of Valour
Nishani ya Ushujaa (Swahili)
Army
Police
Medal of Perseverance and Endurance (Swahili: Nishani ya Ushupavu) Army
Medal of Exemplary Service
Nishani ya Utumishi Uliotukuka (Swahili)
Army
Police
Prisons
Medal of Long Service and Ethical Conduct
Nishani ya Utumishi Mrefu na Maadili Mema (Swahili)
Civil
Army
Police
Prisons
Union Medal
Nishani ya Muungano (Swahili)
Army
Police
Prisons
Zimbabwe Medal (Swahili: Nishani ya Zimbabwe)
Tanganyika Independence Medal
Nishani ya Uhuru Tanganyika (Swahili)
Civil
Army
Police
Prisons
Medal of the Republic
Nishani ya Jamhuri (Swahili)
Civil
Army
Police
Prisons
Medal of Long Service
Nishani ya Utumishi Mrefu (Swahili)
Army
Police
Prisons
Medal of the Revolution
Nishani ya Mapinduzi (Swahili)
Civil
Police
Medal of Environmental Care (Swahili: Nishani ya Utunzaji wa Mazingira)
Civil
Medal of Invention and Scientific Research (Swahili: Nishani ya Ugunduzi na Utafiti wa Kisayansi)
Civil
Medal of Arts and Sports (Swahili: Nishani ya Sanaa na Michezo) Civil
Medal of Excellent Production (Swahili: Nishani ya Uzalishaji Mali Bora) Civil

Campaign Medals

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Medal Local name in Kiswahili Established
War Medal Nishani ya Vita
1979
Kagera Medal Nishani ya Kagera
1979
Anjouan Medal Nishani ya Anjouan
2008

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kikwete pardons 3,814 prisoners". Daily News, (Tanzania). 10 December 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2013.