Orders, Decorations & Medals of Xuande-Xiphoi
The Xuande-Xiphoian honours system is a means of rewarding individuals' personal bravery, achievement, or service to Xuande-Xiphoi and to global humanitarianism and public service. The system consists of three types of award – orders, decorations and medals. Additionally, each Republic and Kingdom maintains a schedule of honours that are integrated with the national awards structure.
If an award can be made multiple times, this is generally indicated by the award of Century Sun devices. These stars are worn on the ribbon of the medal itself, and on the ribbon bar alone in a single horizontal line. Up to six Century Suns can be worn on any ribbon.
If an award can be made multiple times, this is generally indicated by the award of Century Sun devices. These stars are worn on the ribbon of the medal itself, and on the ribbon bar alone in a single horizontal line. Up to six Century Suns can be worn on any ribbon.
Orders of Xuande-Xiphoi
Special Orders of the Republics & Kingdom Council
This category of Orders includes the following:
These Orders were instituted on July 20, 1921, by an order of the Republics & Kingdom Council. The Council determined that the ranks of the extant Forum Orders of Valour and Courage were becoming "saturated" due to a lack of alternative awarding options. The Special Orders were thus instituted along with lower ranking decorations,
The Council's Order for Valour is to be awarded to recipients only on the unanimous agreement of the Republics & Kingdom Council, to a person displaying the most exceptional forms of valour in the face of enemy combatants.
The Council's Order for Courage is to be awarded to recipients only on the unanimous agreement of the Republics & Kingdom Council, to a person displaying the most exceptional forms of valour not in the face of enemy combatants.
The Grand Stars of the respective Orders carry the same requirements and hold equal position as the highest awards bestowed by the Republics & Kingdom of Xuande-Xiphoi; they carry the additional requirement that only the highest, rarest, and most exceptional displays of valour and courage should receive the award in the Grand Star. No person has yet been awarded the Grand Star in either Order.
The insignia of the award is the Star alone, which is always worn in pride of place over the left breast. Where subsequent awards are made, both or all stars are worn simeltaneously. The Council's Orders for Valour depicts a golden star, while the Council's Order for Courage depicts a silver star. The Grand Star variant is distinguished by the use of blue enamelling, in lieu of white.
This category of Orders includes the following:
- Grand Star of the Council's Order for Valour
- Grand Star of the Council's Order for Courage
- Council's Order for Valour
- Council's Order for Courage
These Orders were instituted on July 20, 1921, by an order of the Republics & Kingdom Council. The Council determined that the ranks of the extant Forum Orders of Valour and Courage were becoming "saturated" due to a lack of alternative awarding options. The Special Orders were thus instituted along with lower ranking decorations,
The Council's Order for Valour is to be awarded to recipients only on the unanimous agreement of the Republics & Kingdom Council, to a person displaying the most exceptional forms of valour in the face of enemy combatants.
The Council's Order for Courage is to be awarded to recipients only on the unanimous agreement of the Republics & Kingdom Council, to a person displaying the most exceptional forms of valour not in the face of enemy combatants.
The Grand Stars of the respective Orders carry the same requirements and hold equal position as the highest awards bestowed by the Republics & Kingdom of Xuande-Xiphoi; they carry the additional requirement that only the highest, rarest, and most exceptional displays of valour and courage should receive the award in the Grand Star. No person has yet been awarded the Grand Star in either Order.
The insignia of the award is the Star alone, which is always worn in pride of place over the left breast. Where subsequent awards are made, both or all stars are worn simeltaneously. The Council's Orders for Valour depicts a golden star, while the Council's Order for Courage depicts a silver star. The Grand Star variant is distinguished by the use of blue enamelling, in lieu of white.
The Order of the Century Sun
The Order of the Century Sun consists of the following ranks, in descending order of precedence:
The Order of the Century Sun was instituted at the establishment of the Forum of Xuande and Xiphoi and was the nation's first united decoration. The Order of the Century Sun is awarded to Xuande-Xiphoian Citizens and Nationals (and in honorary awards to foreign citizens) for displays and acts of extraordinary service and merits benefitting Xuande-Xiphoi and it's society, and the world at large.
Promotions from the lowest rank of Commendation to the highest substantive rank of Companion are made by the majority agreement of the Republics & Kingdom Council - the exception is to the rank of Companion, which must be unanimously agreed - as a result of an individual's ongoing contributions to society through their exceptional service.
Each Councillor of the Republics & Kingdom Council is appointed as a Companion of the Order, as is the Prime Minister by convention. After retiring their position, this is downgraded to the rank of Commander.
The Chair of the Republics & Kingdom Council holds a position additionally as the Sovereign of the Order, the only person to hold this rank. They are downgraded to the rank of Companion substantively following the retirement of this position.
The insignia is in the form of a medal and ribbon, worn over the left breast. For recipients of the Order at the rank of Commander and higher, they may also wear the award as a neck award; Companions and the Sovereign may wear the star alone pinned to the left; the Sovreign of the Order is entitled to wear the sash of the order, in the design of the ribbon with the Century Sun mounted by the shoulder.
The Order of the Century Sun consists of the following ranks, in descending order of precedence:
- Sovereign of the Order
- Companion
- Commander
- Officer
- Member
- Commendation
The Order of the Century Sun was instituted at the establishment of the Forum of Xuande and Xiphoi and was the nation's first united decoration. The Order of the Century Sun is awarded to Xuande-Xiphoian Citizens and Nationals (and in honorary awards to foreign citizens) for displays and acts of extraordinary service and merits benefitting Xuande-Xiphoi and it's society, and the world at large.
Promotions from the lowest rank of Commendation to the highest substantive rank of Companion are made by the majority agreement of the Republics & Kingdom Council - the exception is to the rank of Companion, which must be unanimously agreed - as a result of an individual's ongoing contributions to society through their exceptional service.
Each Councillor of the Republics & Kingdom Council is appointed as a Companion of the Order, as is the Prime Minister by convention. After retiring their position, this is downgraded to the rank of Commander.
The Chair of the Republics & Kingdom Council holds a position additionally as the Sovereign of the Order, the only person to hold this rank. They are downgraded to the rank of Companion substantively following the retirement of this position.
The insignia is in the form of a medal and ribbon, worn over the left breast. For recipients of the Order at the rank of Commander and higher, they may also wear the award as a neck award; Companions and the Sovereign may wear the star alone pinned to the left; the Sovreign of the Order is entitled to wear the sash of the order, in the design of the ribbon with the Century Sun mounted by the shoulder.
The Forum Orders of Valour and Courage
The Forum Order of Valour and the Forum Order of Courage each consist of the following ranks, in descending order of precedence and where the Republics & Kingdom Council vote in majority that an act met the qualification of the award:
The insignia of the Order of Valour is a star entirely made in gold, while the Order of Courage uses a silver rayed star.
Orders of Valour decorations are made when the action took place in the face of enemy combatants, and Order of Courage decorations are made where the act did not take place in the face of the enemy.
The Forum Order of Valour and the Forum Order of Courage each consist of the following ranks, in descending order of precedence and where the Republics & Kingdom Council vote in majority that an act met the qualification of the award:
- 1st Class - For extraordinary displays of valour/courage. Includes the golden riband.
- 2nd Class - For exceptional displays of valour/courage. Includes the silver riband.
- 3rd Class - Distinguished displays of valour/courage. Includes the bronze riband.
- 4th Class - Noteworthy displays of valour/courage. Includes the white riband.
The insignia of the Order of Valour is a star entirely made in gold, while the Order of Courage uses a silver rayed star.
Orders of Valour decorations are made when the action took place in the face of enemy combatants, and Order of Courage decorations are made where the act did not take place in the face of the enemy.
Orders of the Merlon
The Orders of the Merlon, named for the fortress design emblazoned on the Seal and Flag of Xuande-Xiphoi, consists of three Orders. These are the Orders of the Silver, Cobalt, and Black Merlons. Respectively, these colours correspond to merit and distinguished service in the civil service, military service, and police service.
The Orders were enacted on July 21, 1950, to provide a junior order to the Order of the Century Sun specifically targeted to the disciplined forces of Xuande Xiphoi and the burgeoning central Civil Service; this allowed for members of those services who offered exceptional skills and dedication to the Government to be recognised within a specific award framework.
Each Order of the Merlon consist of the following ranks, in descending order of precedence, and on the majority vote of the Republics & Kingdom Council that the ongoing service meets the standards for qualification of the award:
The Orders were enacted on July 21, 1950, to provide a junior order to the Order of the Century Sun specifically targeted to the disciplined forces of Xuande Xiphoi and the burgeoning central Civil Service; this allowed for members of those services who offered exceptional skills and dedication to the Government to be recognised within a specific award framework.
Each Order of the Merlon consist of the following ranks, in descending order of precedence, and on the majority vote of the Republics & Kingdom Council that the ongoing service meets the standards for qualification of the award:
- 1st Class (wide gold riband) - For the highest merit and distinguished service to the relevant service.
- 2nd Class (thin gold riband) - For distinguished merit and service to the relevant service.
- 3rd Class (no gold on the riband) - For noteworthy and commendable merit and service to the relevant service.
Decorations of Xuande-Xiphoi
Red Crystal Decoration
The Red Crystal Decoration is a unique award, awarded for a person who exhibits the most distinguished merit in lifesaving. It may or may not involve gallantry in the act of lifesaving; recipients have ranged from medical research scientists to war medics to committed hospital nurses. The Red Cross Decoration is issued in both military and civil divisions, distinguished on the medal obverse.
The Red Crystal Decoration is an evolution of the Red Cross Decoration, renamed in 2009 in accordance with the Government's decision to utilise the Red Crystal as the national noncombatant marking for future needs.
Eligibility for the award is unlimited; any person may be nominated.
Nomination for the decoration is made by a government Minister or by the Board of the Red Crystal Society, and must be approved by majority vote of the Republics & Kingdom Council.
The Red Crystal Decoration is an evolution of the Red Cross Decoration, renamed in 2009 in accordance with the Government's decision to utilise the Red Crystal as the national noncombatant marking for future needs.
Eligibility for the award is unlimited; any person may be nominated.
Nomination for the decoration is made by a government Minister or by the Board of the Red Crystal Society, and must be approved by majority vote of the Republics & Kingdom Council.
Distinguished Service Decoration & Conspicuous Service Decoration
The Distinguished Service Decoration (red ribbon) and Conspicuous Service Decoration (blue ribbon) are among the highest awards for service issued by the Xuande-Xiphoian Government.
The Distinguished Service Decoration is awarded for acts of exceptional command and leadership in warlike operations. The Conspicuous Service Decoration is awarded for acts of exceptional command and leadership in non-warlike operations. Eligibility for both awards is generally limited to members of the Xuande-Xiphoian Armed Services. Nomination of a person to the decoration is made to the Republics & Kingdom Council and approval is by majority vote of the Council. |
Head of Government's Commendation
The Head of Government's Commendation is an award given at the discretion of the Prime Minister of Xuande-Xiphoi. Generally, the Prime Minister makes such awards in recognition of distinguished merit and service.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Ministerial Commendation
The Ministerial Commendation is an award given at the discretion of the Defence Minister of Xuande-Xiphoi. Generally, the Defence Minister makes such awards in recognition of distinguished merit and service.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Armed Services Commendation
The Armed Services Commendation is an award given at the discretion of the Chief of the Xuande-Xiphoian Armed Services. Generally, the C.A.S. makes such awards in recognition of distinguished merit and service.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Distinguished Action Decoration
The Distinguished Action Decoration is awarded for distinguished acts in combat with the enemy, which are not recognisable by a higher award. The award is made on the nomination of a superior officer of the Armed Services, and approved by a majority vote of the Republics & Kingdom Council.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Distinguished Sea Service Decoration
The Distinguished Sea Service Decoration is awarded for distinguished acts of seamanship and combat during sea service. The award is made on the nomination of a superior officer of the Armed Services, and approved by a majority vote of the Republics & Kingdom Council.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Distinguished Flying Decoration
The Distinguished Flying Decoration is awarded for distinguished acts of aviation and flying and combat as an aviator. The award is made on the nomination of a superior officer of the Armed Services, and approved by a majority vote of the Republics & Kingdom Council.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Distinguished Polar Decoration
The Distinguished Polar Decoration is awarded for distinguished acts of command and service in polar regions. The award is made on the nomination of a superior officer of the Armed Services or on the recommendation of an equivalent civil service officer, and approved by a majority vote of the Republics & Kingdom Council.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Distinguished Cyber Decoration
The Distinguished Cyber Decoration is awarded for distinguished acts of cyber defence. The award is made on the nomination of a superior officer of the Armed Services, and approved by a majority vote of the Republics & Kingdom Council.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Wound Decoration
The Wound Decoration is awarded to Armed Services personnel wounded or killed in hostile actions, as a direct result of enemy action. Recipients may be nominated by other Armed Services personnel, or may self-nominate, with approvals made by the Chief of their branch of service.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Combatant Decoration
The Combatant Decoration is awarded to Armed Services personnel who have, as part of their duties, engaged in actual armed combat with the enemy. Recipients may be nominated by other Armed Services personnel, or may self-nominate, with approvals made by the Chief of their branch of service.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Personnel within declared roles, primarily infantry soldiers, are additionally entitled to wear the bronze Infantry Device as a clasp to the medal.
Additional awards of this decoration can be made, symbolised with Century Sun clasps.
Personnel within declared roles, primarily infantry soldiers, are additionally entitled to wear the bronze Infantry Device as a clasp to the medal.
Medals of Xuande-Xiphoi
Citizen's Assembly Service Medal
The Citizen's Assembly Service Medal is awarded to Citizens who are empaneled to the Citizen's Assembly, and complete all of the duties of a Citizen of the Citizen's Assembly, ending their service in good standing. Nomination and approval is made by the President of the Citizen's Assembly.
At the declaration of the President of the Citizen's Assembly, a Citizen may be awarded the Medal with Distinction. If a Citizen receives this honour, they wear the medal with a golden Century Sun device on the ribbon as a clasp and miniature.
At the declaration of the President of the Citizen's Assembly, a Citizen may be awarded the Medal with Distinction. If a Citizen receives this honour, they wear the medal with a golden Century Sun device on the ribbon as a clasp and miniature.
Active Service Medal
The Active Service Medal is awarded to recognise service in war and warlike operations. It is awarded with a silver clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of additional silver clasps. The conditions for each prescribed operation are set by the Republics & Kingdom Council, and individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Operational Service Medal
The Operational Service Medal is awarded to recognise service in non-warlike operations. It is awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of additional clasps. The conditions for each prescribed operation are set by the Republics & Kingdom Council, and individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Overseas Policing Medal
The Overseas Policing Medal is awarded to recognise police service in overseas operations. It is awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of additional clasps. The conditions for each prescribed operation are set by the Republics & Kingdom Council, and individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Humanitarian Service Medal
The Humanitarian Service Medal is awarded to recognise service in prescribed humanitarian operations which occur outside of Xuande-Xiphoi. It is awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of additional clasps. The conditions for each prescribed operation are set by the Republics & Kingdom Council, and individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Emergency Service Medal
The Emergency Service Medal is awarded to recognise service in prescribed national emergencies within Xuande-Xiphoi's borders. It is awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of additional clasps. The conditions for each prescribed operation are set by the Republics & Kingdom Council, and individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
World Assembly Medal
The World Assembly Medal is awarded to recognise service in World Assembly peacekeeping operations and special service missions. In Xuande-Xiphoian service, the medal is awarded as a standard medal with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of additional clasps. The conditions for each prescribed operation are set by the World Assembly, and individuals are to self-nominate and gain approval to wear from the Republics & Kingdom Council when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Clasps are not represented on the ribbon bar alone.
Civil Long Service Medal
The Civil Long Service Medal is awarded to recognise long and good service in in the national civil service. The qualifying period is 15 years of full time service, and additional clasps are awarded per 5 additional years of qualifying service. Individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Armed Services Long Service Medal
The Armed Services Long Service Medal is awarded to recognise long and good service in in the Armed Services. The qualifying period is 15 years of full time service, and additional clasps are awarded per 5 additional years of qualifying service. Individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Police Long Service Medal
The Civil Long Service Medal is awarded to recognise long and good service in in the Xuande-Xiphoian National Police, or another declared Xuande-Xiphoian law enforcement service. The qualifying period is 15 years of full time service, and additional clasps are awarded per 5 additional years of qualifying service. Individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Reserve Forces Long Service Medal
The Reserve Forces Long Service Medal is awarded to recognise long and good service in in the reserve of the Armed Services. The qualifying period is 15 years of of qualifying reserve service, and additional clasps are awarded per 5 additional years of qualifying service. Individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it. Time spent in full time services counts towards either this award or to the Armed Services Long Service Medal as the individual prefers.
Cadets Long Service Medal
The Cadet Forces Long Service Medal is awarded to recognise instructors of the Armed Services Cadets. The qualifying period is 15 years of instructor service, and additional clasps are awarded per 5 additional years of qualifying service. Individuals are to self-nominate when they meet the requirements of the award to receive it.
Armed Services Medal
The Armed Services Medal is awarded to recognise current and former Armed Services members who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years' service, whichever is the shorter.
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
- the death of a member during service.
- the discharge of the member as medically unfit due to compensable impairment.
- the discharge of the member due to a prevailing discriminatory Defence policy, as determined by the Chief of the Armed Services.
Police Service Medal
The Police Service Medal is awarded to recognise current and former Xuande-Xiphoian National Police members who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years' service, whichever is the shorter.
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
- the death of a member during service.
- the discharge of the member as medically unfit due to compensable impairment.
- the discharge of the member due to a prevailing discriminatory Police policy, as determined by the Chief Commissioner.
Fire Service Medal
The Fire Service Medal is awarded to recognise current and former members of professional fire and rescue services designated by the Republics & Kingdom Council who upon completion of five year's full time service.
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
- the death of a member during service.
- the discharge of the member as medically unfit due to compensable impairment.
- the discharge of the member due to a prevailing discriminatory policy, as determined by the Fire Service Commissioner.
Ambulance Service Medal
The Ambulance Service Medal is awarded to recognise current and former members of professional ambulance and emergency medical services designated by the Republics & Kingdom Council upon completion of five year's full time service.
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
- the death of a member during service.
- the discharge of the member as medically unfit due to compensable impairment.
- the discharge of the member due to a prevailing discriminatory policy, as determined by the Ambulance Service Commissioner.
Civil Defence Service Medal
The Civil Defence Service Medal is awarded to recognise current and former members of the Volunteer Civil Defence upon completion of five year's full time service, or twenty years part-time volunteer service.
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
The medal may also be awarded as a result of:
- the death of a member during service.
- the discharge of the member as medically unfit due to compensable impairment.
- the discharge of the member due to a prevailing discriminatory policy, as determined by the V.C.D. Commissioner.
Sea Service Medal
The Sea Service Medal is awarded to recognise military service at sea. The medal is awarded upon the accomplishment of 365 days of good conduct and effective service at sea in accordance with regulations, with additional clasps to the medal being awarded at the completion of each additional 365 days of qualifying service.
Polar Service Medal
The Polar Service Medal is awarded to recognise government service in polar regions. The medal is awarded upon the accomplishment of 180 days of good conduct and effective service in a polar region in accordance with regulations, with additional clasps to the medal being awarded at the completion of each additional 360 days service.
Gunboat Games Gold Medal
Awarded to first place winners of events in the national Gunboat Games sporting events, with additiona Century Suns awarded for each additional award.
Champion Shot's Medal
Awarded with an inscribed clasp to the best performing shooters of the Naval Services, Army Services, Air Force Services, and of the Combat Sniper competition at the annual Armed Services Skill At Arms Competition. Additional awards are recognised by the award of a Century Sun clasp. Only four awards per year are authorised.
Parachute Medal
Awarded to graduates of a prescribed parachutist training course in the Xuande-Xiphoian Armed Services. For graduates of a prescribed advanced parachute training course, a gold medal is awarded in lieu of silver. As of 2021, the prescribed advanced parachute training course is the Commando Freefall Parachute Course.
Century Sun clasps are awarded for each 'combat jump' into a warlike operation.
Century Sun clasps are awarded for each 'combat jump' into a warlike operation.
Complete Order of Wear
The following is the order of wear for decorations awarded by Xuande-Xiphoi and the Republics & Kingdom, in order of precedence,
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 |
Grand Star of the Council's Order for Valour
Grand Star of the Council's Order for Courage Council's Order for Valour Council's Order for Courage Order of the Century Sun, Sovereign Republic/Kingdom Orders, Executive/Sovereign Level Forum Order of Valour, 1st Class Forum Order of Courage, 1st Class Order of the Century Sun, Companion Forum Order of Valour, 2nd Class Forum Order of Courage, 2nd Class Distinguished Service Decoration Conspicuous Service Decoration Order of the Century Sun, Commander Republic / Kingdom Orders, Commander Level Forum Order of Valour, 3rd Class Forum Order of Courage, 3rd Class Order of the Century Sun, Officer Republic / Kingdom Orders, Officer Level Red Crystal Decoration Order of the Silver Merlon, 1st Class Order of the Cobalt Merlon, 1st Class Order of the Black Merlon, 1st Class Forum Order of Valour, 4th Class Forum Order of Courage, 4th Class Order of the Century Sun, Member Republic / Kingdom Orders, Member Level Order of the Silver Merlon, 2nd Class Order of the Cobalt Merlon, 2nd Class Order of the Black Merlon, 2nd Class Order of the Century Sun, Commendation Republic / Kingdom Orders, Commendation Level Head of Government's Commendation Order of the Silver Merlon, 3rd Class Order of the Cobalt Merlon, 3rd Class Order of the Black Merlon, 3rd Class Ministerial Commendation Armed Services Commendation Distinguished Action Decoration Distinguished Sea Service Decoration Distinguished Flying Decoration Distinguished Polar Decoration Distinguished Cyber Decoration Wound Decoration Combatant Decoration Citizen's Assembly Service Medal Active Service Medal Operational Service Medal Overseas Policing Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Emergency Service Medal World Assembly Service Medal Civil Long Service Medal Armed Services Long Service Medal Police Long Service Medal Reserve Forces Long Service Medal Cadets Long Service Medal Armed Services Medal Police Service Medal Fire Service Medal Ambulance Service Medal Civil Defence Service Medal Sea Service Medal Polar Service Medal Gunboat Games Gold Medal Champion Shot's Medal Parachute Medal Foreign Decorations |
Orders of the Republics & Kingdom
Each Republic and Kingdom are entitled to award an Order for meritorious service in their jurisdiction. Individuals can be nominated for awards to the Councillor for their Republic or Kingdom, in line with procedures set out by them.
By agreement, each Order has five ranks. In each Order, the highest rank is reserved for the use of the Councillor of that Republic or Kingdom, who are granted the rank of President, excluding the Kingdom of Menkou Dao, where the rank title is Sovereign.
Unless otherwise mentioned, the ranks of the Orders are, from highest to lowest.
If a person is entitled to wear the Order of two Republics/Kingdom at the same grade, the Order of the Republic or Kingdom which has the higher precedence as outlined in the Constitution shall be worn first, though being of equal value.
By agreement, each Order has five ranks. In each Order, the highest rank is reserved for the use of the Councillor of that Republic or Kingdom, who are granted the rank of President, excluding the Kingdom of Menkou Dao, where the rank title is Sovereign.
Unless otherwise mentioned, the ranks of the Orders are, from highest to lowest.
- President
- Commander
- Officer
- Member
- Commendation (always represented as a device pinned to a long ribbon)
If a person is entitled to wear the Order of two Republics/Kingdom at the same grade, the Order of the Republic or Kingdom which has the higher precedence as outlined in the Constitution shall be worn first, though being of equal value.
Qin ChuanThe Order of Merit of the Republic of Qin Chuan is the Order of the Republic of Qin Chuan.
The central device reads "The Order of Merit of the Republic of Qin Chuan" and features a leaping golden Ox, the emblem of the Republic since the importation of the animals for use in agriculture. The ribbon of the order includes maroon and gold, the colours of Qin Chuan, interspersed with peach blossom pink columns, a lucky flower of the Ox. Promotions within the Order are recognised by the addition of peach blossom flowers embossed onto the medal and rosetted to the ribbon. |
Zhou Si DaoThe Hēi Xīng Xūnzhāng (Order of the Black Star) is the Order of the Republic of Zhou Si Dao.
The insignia is a gold star with a black enamel covering, centering the Crushed Skull and Crossbones emblem of the Republic. The motto of the Republic is emblazoned on the award insignia. The ribbon is entirely in black, with a metal Crushed Skull and Bones embem on the full medal ribbon and the ribbon alone, in bronze, silver, and gold for recipients at the rank of Member, Officer, and Commander/President. The commendation ribbon does not include an additional metal device. |
NonusThe Order of Nonus is the Order of the Republic of Nonus.
|
DanaëneosThe Order of the Bronze Tower is the Order of the Republic of Danaëneos.
|
Qing Yuán ShánThe Order of Qingyuan Mountain is the Order of the Republic of Qing Yuán Shán.
The insignia is a medal with a rectangular design, featuring an interpretation of the Wind Prayer inscriptions on the Order's namesake mountain. |
FrourónisiThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
Wan ShanThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
IeraxThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
XanthiThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
EuxinusThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
EustachyschoraThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
Qi ZhouThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
KókkinosonesiaThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
Feng Huang GuThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
OnesiphorosThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
OuranesosThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
Pan GuThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
PolyxenesiaThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
BritomartThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
Nea SalamisThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
PudutamilakamThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
VikramanadThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
AziznesosThe Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|
Ménkǒu Dǎo
The Order of XXXX is the Order of the Republic of XXXX.
|