Hummingbird Medal
| Hummingbird Medal |
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Awarded by  Trinidad and Tobago |
| Type |
Three class long and meritorious service decoration |
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| Eligibility |
Nationals and Non-Nationals |
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| Awarded for |
"...loyal and devoted service beneficial to the state in any field, or acts of conspicuous gallantry or other outstanding humane action." |
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| Status |
Currently awarded |
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| Post-nominals |
HBM |
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| Statistics |
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| Established |
1969 |
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| Last awarded |
2011 |
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| Precedence |
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| Next (higher) |
Chaconia Medal |
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| Next (lower) |
Public Service Medal of Merit |
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Ribbon bar of the award |
The Hummingbird Medal is a state decoration of Trinidad and Tobago, instituted in 1969.[1] The medal is awarded for loyal and devoted service beneficial to the state in any field, or acts of conspicuous gallantry or other outstanding humane action.[2] There are three grades to the medal: bronze, silver and gold. Recipients of the medal are entitled to designate their names with the post-nominal letters "HBM".
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