Order of Ouissan Alaouite

The Order of Ouissan Alaouite is a military decoration of Morocco which is bestowed upon those military officers who have displayed heroism in combat or have contributed meritorious service to the Moroccan state. The decoration is awarded in several grades, among which are the Medal, Cross, and Grand Cross.

The Order of Ouissan Alaouite is very similar to the Legion of Merit, awarded by the United States military. During the Second World War, the Order of Ouissan Alaouite was bestowed frequently to United States military personnel who had participated in the planning and execution of Operation Torch, the invasion of French Morocco.

Famous American recipients of the Order of Ouissan Alaouite include General George S. Patton, General of the Army George Marshall and General of the Army Dwight Eisenhower. In the opening scene of the film Patton, George C. Scott, portraying then Major General Patton, is shown to be receiving the Grand Cross of the Order of Ouissan Alaouite.