Honorary Order of the Palm
The Honorary Order of the Palm (Dutch: Ere-Orde van de Palm) is a military and civil state decoration of the Republic of Suriname. The Order was instituted in 1975 at the independence of Suriname and replaced the Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau. It is awarded to individuals for special service in the civil or military field. Foreigners are also eligible for this order. The president of Suriname is the Grand Master of the order.
| Honorary Order of the Palm Ere-Orde van de Palm | |
|---|---|
Star of the order, military (left) and civil version (right) | |
| Awarded by Republic of Suriname | |
| Type | Order with two divisions, five classes, and two medals |
| Motto | JUSTITIA PIETAS FIDES (Justice Piety Fidelity) |
| Eligibility | Surinamese civilians and military, distinguished foreign persons |
| Awarded for | special merits in the civilian or military area |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Grand Master | HE Chan Santokhi |
| Grades | Grand Cordon Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Honorary Order of the Yellow Star |
| Next (lower) | ? |
Ribbon bar of the Order | |
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