Phaleristic Legislation of Antigua and Barbuda

Legislation for the Order of Antigua and Barbuda

• National Awards Act 1987 - instituted the Order of the Nation, the Order of Distinction, the Order of Honour, and the Order of Merit.
• Repealed 31 December 1998.

Legislation for the Order of the National Hero

• National Heroes Act 1994
• Repealed 31 December 1998.

Legislation for the Societies of Honour

• National Honours Act 1998 - instituted the Order of the National Hero, Order of the Nation, Order of Merit, and Order of Princely Heritage.
• National Honours (Amendment) Act 2000
• National Honours (Amendment) Act 2001
• National Honours (Amendment) Act 2015

Legislation for the Order of Princely Heritage

• National Honours (The Most Precious Order of Princely Heritage) Regulations 1999

Legislation for the Order of the Nation

• National Honours (Most Distinguished Order of the Nation) Regulations 1999
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Legislation for the Order of the National Hero

• National Honours (The Most Exalted Order of National Hero) Regulations 1999

Legislation for the Order of Merit

• National Honours (Most Illustrious Order of Merit) Regulations 1999

Legislation for the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Awards

• Defence (Decorations) Regulations 2000
• Covers the Medal of Gallantry, Meritorious Service Medal, General Service Medal, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Efficient Service Medal, Regional Security System Medal, and the Security Council Commendation.

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