National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago

The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:

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• The Trinity Cross Medal of the Order of the Trinity - the country's highest award.
• The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity - in Gold, Silver or Bronze
• The Humming Bird Medal of the Order of the Trinity - in Gold Silver and Bronze
• The Public Service Medal of Merit of the Order of the Trinity - in Gold, Silver and Bronze

Holders of the various awards are allowed to place the letters T.C. (Trinity Cross), C.M. (Chaconia Medal), H.B.M. (Humming Bird Medal) or M.O.M. (Medal of Merit).

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These awards were introduced following independence in 1962 to replace the honours available to citizens of the British Empire. They were approved in 1967 and first awarded in 1969.

Related Topics:
Independence - 1962 - British Empire - 1967 - 1969

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