Order of the Welwitschia

The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis is a state decoration of the Republic of Namibia established in 1995. It is the highest-civilian honour of Namibia.

The order was established on 17 March 1995. It is named after the Welwitschia mirabilis plant, which is endemic to the Namib Desert. The order is awarded to foreign heads of state, it can also be awarded posthumously. The Grand Master of the order is the incumbent President of Namibia.