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The highest of the five , 2006 . They are also traditionally honored with a tomb or monument in National Heroes Park , as well as a plaque or shield displayed in some prominent national place, such as the Institute Of Jamaica .

The Order of National Hero was created by the "National Honours and Awards Act", which was passed by Parliament in 1969. This act also designated Paul Bogle , George William Gordon , and Marcus Garvey as the first three recipients of the honour.

The insignia of the Order of National Hero is a twelve-pointed gold and white star, centered on a black enameled medallion. The medallion features the Jamaican Coat Of Arms in gold Relief , and it is encircled by the motto of the Order, "He built a city which hath foundations." It is typically displayed on a neck ribbon in the national colors of Jamaica (black, yellow, and green), along with a laurel wreath of gold and green enamel.


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