National Order of Merit (Bhutan)

The National Order of Merit was founded by King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck on 7 November 2008.
Award.
It is awarded as reward for distinguished and meritorious services to the state. 
Ranks.
It is composed of three classes : 
Insignia.
The "badge" of the medal is a medallion with right-profile image of the King, inside an eight-petals stylised flower, itself inside an eight-pointed stylised star, simply hanging from a ribbon. The whole medal is in gold, silver or bronze, according to the rank.
The "ribbon" of the medal is dark orange with lighter orange borders