There are several national medals given to deserving persons (citizens and non-citizens) by the Republic of Liberia. Below is about the Most Venerable Order of Knighthood of the Pioneers of the Republic of Liberia (Order of the Pioneers of Liberia)
Order of the Pioneers of Liberia is a civil state distinction award that was established in 1955 under the presidency of William V.S. Tubman. The medal is awarded for outstanding contribution to both the citizens of Liberia, as well as foreigners. An honorary member of the Order may be granted to foreigners or to outstanding and deserving representatives of government, international organizations, religious communities, science, art and commerce, and for the individual merits or achievements, which constitute heroism or charity.
Degrees of the Order
The Order of Pioneers of Liberia is the third highest state award of the Republic of Liberia and is divided into five classes:
1. Great Banner (Grand Cordon)
2. Knight Commander (Knight Commander)
3. Commander (Commander)
4. Officer (Officer)
5. Knight (Knight)
Ribbon of the Order The ribbon of the Order is dark green. It is attached to the medallion.
Badge of the Order
The badge of the Order of the higher degree is increased (mean 64.6 mm) and made of gilded silver. In addition, the star arms are connected to eleven bundles of rays, and complete short balls. Contrast, the ring surrounding the medallion on the obverse is white.Badges at all levels are suspended from an oval laurel wreath.
Medal/Insignia
The Medal of the Order of the degree of knights and officers (mean 40 mm) is made of silver star with the eleven, both sides enameled in white shoulders.
On the obverse side of the medallion right at its center is placed a round, enameled medallion, surrounded by a dark red/wine ring with inscriptions: "Here We Are • Here We Will Remain". In the middle of this,is the scene of Settlers (Pioneers) shaking hands and greeting under a treewith the Indigenous Chiefs they met on the land. These are set three colors- green blue and white".
On the reverse side of the light blue medallion is the imprint of the the motto of the Seal of the Republic of Liberia with the inscription “The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here”. inside of this is an imprint of a scroll with the title "Bill of Rights"