Order of Lesotho

The Most Courteous Order of Lesotho is the highest national order in the honours system of Lesotho.^[1] It was founded by King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho in 1972, in three grades.^[2]

Order of Lesotho
Current ribbon bar of the order
Awarded by  Lesotho
Type	Order of merit
Established	1972
Eligibility	Mosotho citizens and foreign nationals
Awarded for	For meritorious service by Lesotho citizens and foreign nationals
Grand Master	King of Lesotho
Grades	Grand Commander Commander Officer
Previous ribbon bar of the order (1972-1987)

Insignia

The original ribbon for the order was predominantly dark blue, with narrow edges of red and green. In 1987, the ribbon was changed to feature a lighter blue, with edges of green and edge stripes of white, mimicking the colors of the nation's flag.^[3] The badge of the order is a metal facsimile of the Mosotho coat of arms, with the horses enameled in orange with black manes, and the central shield featuring a green enameled crocodile.

Notable recipients

• Bill Clinton^[4]
• Festus Mogae^[5]
• Kenneth Kaunda^[6]
• Nelson Mandela^[7]