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ORDER OF LOGOHU ''Logohu'' is a Motuan word for the Bird Of Paradise , the official national symbol of Papua New Guinea since its independence. The Order consists of five ranks. Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL) is awarded to those citizens of Papua New Guinea and others for service, achievement, and merit in the highest degree, sustained over a period of twenty years. The award may be given to no more than fifty living persons. Officer of Logohu Officer of Logohu (OL) is awarded for distinguished service to Papua New Guinea, or to a local community, sustained over a period of at least ten years. Member of Logohu Member of Logohu (ML) is awarded for commendable service to a particular area of endeavor, to Papua New Guinea, or to a local community, sustained over a period of at least seven years. National Logohu Medal The National Logohu Medal (LM) is awarded for exemplary service in a profession, career, or industry group, or to the general community, over a period of at least five years. ORDER OF VALOUR This Order consists of one level, the Cross of Valour (CV) awarded for only the most selfless acts of bravery in times of extreme personal danger. This bears resemblance to its counterparts in the Canadian and Australian honours systems. Prior to this award, citizens of Papua New Guinea would have received the George Cross for their actions. Since Papua New Guinea still recognises the British Honours System it is possible that citizens will still receive the GC, however this is considered unlikely. For acts of valour in the face of the enemy during wartime, citizens of PNG are still entitled to the Victoria Cross . In ranking order, Cross of Valor precedes Grand Companion of the Logohu. ORDER OF THE STAR OF MELANESIA This Order also consists of one level, the Companion of the Star of Melanesia (CSM). It is awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to Papua New Guinea and Melanesia , sustained over a period of fifteen years. In ranking order, Companion of the Star of Melanesia follows Grand Companion of the Logohu. OTHER MEDALS
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