The Order of the Republic is the premier order of the state of Sierra Leone.

[1] It was established by President Siaka Stevens in 1972,[2] to honour Sierra Leoneans and foreign nationals for distinguished and dedicated service to Sierra Leone.

[3][4] Sierra Leonean awards, including the Order of the Republic, do not have post-nominal titles and, while there are no official abbreviations, the most common used unofficially are GCRSL (Grand Commander), CRSL (Commander) and GORSL (Grand Officer).

[1] The order originally had four classes,[5] but currently comprises three:[6][1] The ribbon has three vertical stripes: green, white, and blue, representing the colours of the flag of Sierra Leone.

A ceremony to present insignia is undertaken annually by the President of Sierra Leone on Independence Day, 27 April.