Star of the Solomon Islands
- On 17 March 1981 the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands Baddeley Devesi instituted the Order of the Solomon Islands. Order consisted of three separate awards: Star of the Solomon Islands, Cross of the Solomon Islands and Solomon Islands Medal. Star of the Solomon Islands is the highest degree of the Order.
- Star awarded to foreign heads of state and prominent political figures.
- Baddeley Devesi - the first Governor-General of the Solomon Islands.