Hummingbird Medal

The Hummingbird Medal (abbreviated HBM or H.B.M.)

is a state decoration of Trinidad and Tobago, instituted in 1969.

[1] The medal is awarded for loyal and devoted service beneficial to the state in any field, or acts of conspicuous gallantry or other outstanding humane action.

[2] There are three grades to the medal: bronze, silver and gold.

Recipients of the medal are entitled to designate their names with the post-nominal letters "HBM".