Hero of the Republic of Mozambique: awarded to Mozambican citizens for acts of bravery.
Honorary Citizen of the Republic of Mozambique: awarded to foreigners in recognition of their assistance during the
Mozambican War of Independence and for assisting in the country's development.
Orders
Eduardo Mondlane Order: the country's highest order named after
Eduardo Mondlane, the founder of
FRELIMO who was killed in 1969 by a bomb blast at FRELIMO headquarters in
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Samora Machel Order: named after
Samora Machel, Mozambique's first president.
25 June Order: named after the date Mozambique attained its independence from
Portugal. Both Mozambicans and foreigners are eligible for this award that recognises their contribution towards national independence.
25 September Military Order: named after the commencement date of the armed struggle against
Portuguese colonial rule. It is awarded for extraordinary merit demonstrated during the independence struggle, in defending the country's sovereignty and for
peacekeeping missions.
4 October Order: named after the date the
Rome General Peace Accords was signed between FRELIMO and
RENAMO; thus signifying the end of the
Mozambican Civil War. The order recognises extraordinary acts for the preservation of peace.
Medals
Medal for Veterans of the Liberation Struggle
Nachingwea Medal: named after FRELIMO's base in the southern Tanzanian district of
Nachingwea during the war of independence.
Bagamoyo Medal: named after the Tanzanian coastal town of
Bagamoyo which hosted the Frelimo Secondary School and a vocational training centre used by FRELIMO freedom fighters.
Hero of the Republic of Mozambique: awarded to Mozambican citizens for acts of bravery.
Honorary Citizen of the Republic of Mozambique: awarded to foreigners in recognition of their assistance during the
Mozambican War of Independence and for assisting in the country's development.
Orders
Eduardo Mondlane Order: the country's highest order named after
Eduardo Mondlane, the founder of
FRELIMO who was killed in 1969 by a bomb blast at FRELIMO headquarters in
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Samora Machel Order: named after
Samora Machel, Mozambique's first president.
25 June Order: named after the date Mozambique attained its independence from
Portugal. Both Mozambicans and foreigners are eligible for this award that recognises their contribution towards national independence.
25 September Military Order: named after the commencement date of the armed struggle against
Portuguese colonial rule. It is awarded for extraordinary merit demonstrated during the independence struggle, in defending the country's sovereignty and for
peacekeeping missions.
4 October Order: named after the date the
Rome General Peace Accords was signed between FRELIMO and
RENAMO; thus signifying the end of the
Mozambican Civil War. The order recognises extraordinary acts for the preservation of peace.
Medals
Medal for Veterans of the Liberation Struggle
Nachingwea Medal: named after FRELIMO's base in the southern Tanzanian district of
Nachingwea during the war of independence.
Bagamoyo Medal: named after the Tanzanian coastal town of
Bagamoyo which hosted the Frelimo Secondary School and a vocational training centre used by FRELIMO freedom fighters.