Medal of Sciences and Arts

It was established by law no. 528/1953 that was later replaced by law no. 12/1972.
It is granted to those who provide valuable services to the nation in science, arts or literature. It is of three classes; each class is dedicated to the grantee according to the service provided and with regard to the social status of the grantee.
The Medal is a five-pointed star of white enamel separated by gilded rays, in the middle of which is a gold disc showing "Science and the Arts" in Arabic above a blue enamel and surrounded by gilded circles with Islamic scriptures. The star is fixed over another silver gilded one. The Medal is hanged by a gilded clip in the shape of a painting palette and brushes with light rays emanating from it.
The First Class of the Medal shall be hanged around the neck with a silk red-violet ribbon, surrounded by two crimson welts and other two blue ones.
As for the Second and Third Classes of the Medal, they shall be hanged on the left side of the chest with the said ribbon. However, the Second-Class medal is embellished with a Rosette.