Order of the Equatorial Star
| Order of the Equatorial Star | |
|---|---|
Order awarded to David Ben Gurion | |
| Type | Five-grade order |
| Awarded for | personal merit and service to the nation, both civil and military. |
| Presented by | Gabon |
| Status | active |
| Established | August 6, 1959 |
Ribbon of the Order | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | none |
| Next (lower) | National Order of Merit |
The Order of the Equatorial Star (French: Ordre de l'Etoile Equatoriale) is a state order of Gabon.
Instituted on 6 August 1959, it is awarded for personal merit and service to the nation, both civil and military. It has five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.