History

The Order of Samoa was instituted by the Legislative Assembly of Samoa by the Honours and Awards Act on August 25, 1999. The Officer is also known as the III Class Order of Samoa. It is conferred upon citizens, or foreigners with an Honorary Award, in recognition of significant meritorious service provided to the State that was achieved through excellence in any field of endeavour.

Officers are limited to 15 members. Officers are entitled to use the post-nominal letters OS.

The award is accompanied with a certificate and a miniature version of the medal and ribbon.

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