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Order of the Beloved Son of the Dragon

Order of the Beloved Son of the Dragon

Order of Merit

The Order of the Beloved Son of the Dragon (Dzongkha : Druk Jong Thuksey) is a Single Class Order ranking fifth in the Order of Precedence. It was instituted by the 3rd King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck[1] on 9 February 1967 and reorganized by the 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on 7 November 2008 and consists of a neck Badge and a matching miniature. Awarded to Members of the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguard, National Militia, Royal Bhutan Police and Forest Guards.[2][3]

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Insignia

The 65 mm badge, comprises a back plate of dorjee the point of which form an outer circle, within which a black enamelled circle encloses the King's portrait in gold, on a background of enameled yellow and orange of the Bhutanese National Flag.

The ribbon is red with orange and yellow stripes on the edges.

References

  1. [1]
    World Awards
  2. [2]
    His Majesty confers Druk Thuksey medals to institutions and Bura Marp to individuals
  3. [3]
    His Majesty awards Druk Thuksey to former Dasho Zimpon


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