The Order of the Star of Ghana is the second-highest award given by the Government of Ghana to any individual who had helped the cause of the country in one way or the other. Recipients of this award are decorated at a state function, chaired by the President of the Republic. It was the highest national award until 23 June 2008, when it was superseded by the Grand Order of the Star and Eagles of Ghana.
Grades
Companion (CSG) – Honorary Division, Civil Division Officer (OSG) – Honorary Division, Civil Division, Military Division Member (MSG) – Honorary Division, Civil Division, Military Division, Police Division
Insignia The Insignia comprises a seven-pointed star medal, 51 mm in diameter, hung on a ring and worn with a ribbon collar, along with a sash, pendant, and rosette. The ribbon is 35 mm wide with three equal stripes of red, yellow, and green. The sash measures 102 mm in width. The Companion wears it over the right shoulder, while the Officer and Member wear it over the left. The order is awarded in three classes:
Companion (CSG) 18 Carat Gold Medal Obverse: Features a flying eagle and star facing left, set in white gold on a yellow gold medal. Reverse: Encircling the Coat of Arms of Ghana is the inscription 'Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana.' Officer (OSG) In silver with gold centre Member (MSG) In silver
Recipients Companions of the Star of Ghana (CSG) Lula Da Silva , President of Brazil (2005), Honorary Giorgio Napolitano, President of Italy (2006), Honorary Queen Elizabeth II (2007), Honorary Alhaji Aliu Mahama (2008) Prof. John Evans Atta Mills (2008) Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (2008) Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (2008) Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (2008), Honorary Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan (2015) Michael Adenyi Ishola Adenuga Jr., Nigerian entrepreneur (2016), Honorary Alassane Ouattara, President of Ivory Coast (2017), Honorary Mohammed VI of Morocco (2017), Honorary Charles III (2018), Honorary William Ruto, President of Kenya (2024), Honorary
Officers of the Star of Ghana (OSG) Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India (2025), Honorary
Members of the Star of Ghana (MSG) Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia (2000) Major Seth Anthony (2006) Sun Baohong, Ambassador of China to Ghana (2017), Honorary
See also Orders, decorations, and medals of Ghana
References
External links
Royal Collection (UK), Order of the Star of Ghana