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Revision as of 17:09, 23 March 2022

Lesser arms of the Order of Kolios

The Most Honorable Order of Kolios is the highest Order of Kolios. The intention of the order is to honor those who have provided a service to Kolios. It was created on 20 September 1995. Membership in the order is currently awarded by Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica, as the Sovereign of Kolios.

History of the Order

Former regalia of the Order of Kolios. Pictured, L to R are: breast star of a Dame/Knight Grand Cross, neck badge of a Knight Commander, and drape medal of a Dame/Knight

The order was created the day that the then Kingdom of Kolios was founded as the lower of two orders. When Kolios became a principality within the Empire of Agber in 1998, the Sanctified Order of the Crucifix was designated as an order of the Empire. This move left the Order of Kolios as the only order exclusive to the Principality, making it the highest order, by default. When the Sanctified Order of the Crucifix was returned to Kolios in 2020, the Order of Kolios retained its position as the highest honor.

The order was overhauled as a part of the sweeping changes enacted by Prince Garibald upon assuming the throne on 26 February 2022. These included a redesign of the regalia, contracting the number of levels to two, changing the name to the Most Honorable Order of Kolios, and the removal of the title "Dame," making all members of the order Knights.

Membership

Sash and Cordon of the Order of Kolios, which is reserved for wear by the issuing authority

There are two classes of the Order, each with their own unique regalia:

  • Knight which is denoted by the wear of a medallion of the order affixed to a green necklet. Members may elect to wear the medallion attached to a green bow, which is the style of wear traditionally reserved for women.
  • Knight Commander which is denoted by the wear of the badge (sometimes called star) of the order.

The order previously had a third rank: Knight (or Dame) Grand Cross. This rank was removed from the order as a part of Prince Garibald's restructuring.

Sovereign of the Order

The order has had four presiding Sovereigns throughout its existence The first three of these were as the head of a fully sovereign Kolios: King Stephen, Queen (later Princess) Arlene, and Prince Garibald. Despite having the shortest reign of the three, Prince Garibald inducted more members into the order than both of his predecessors combined.

The current Sovereign and font of honor for the order is Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica. This is a result of Kolios' status as a protectorate of Westarctica, making him the reigning monarch of Kolios. While his current rank of Knight Commander officially is equal in precedence with others who hold that rank, his status as Member Ex-Officio gives him functional precedence within the order. The head of the order is allowed the wear of a green sash accompanied by the order's cordon.

Name Year Current Rank Reason for original appointment Notes
link={{{2}}} Travis, Grand Duke of Westarctica 2022 Knight Commander Friendship between nations Holds office as official Sovereign of Kolios

List of Knights Commander

Star of the Most Honorable Order of Kolios, worn by Knights Commander

Initially the middle of three ranks for the Order of Kolios, it became the highest grade one could hold on 26 February 2022, when Prince Garibald restructured the institution as the Most Honorable Order of Kolios. The list of Knights Commander includes those initially invested at the rank of Grand Cross.

This list is current, as of 7 March 2022.

Name Year of appointment Reason for appointment Notes
link={{{2}}} Stephen Kuss 1995 Founding member of Kolios Former Sovereign of the Order, abdicated in 1997
link={{{2}}} Arlene, 1st Duke von Lingen 1995 Founding member of Kolios Former Sovereign of the Order, abdicated in 2022
link={{{2}}} Prince Garibald von Kolios 1995 Founding member of Kolios Former Sovereign of the Order, abdicated in 2022
link={{{2}}} Thomas O'Brian 1995 Founding member of Kolios
link={{{2}}} James Nales 1995 Founding member of Kolios
link={{{2}}} Lacey Grant 1995 Founding member of Kolios Served as the 2nd Chancellor of Kolios
link={{{2}}} Butch Moore 2000 Personal Achievement Former resident of Kolios, but not a citizen
link={{{2}}} Elena Moore 2000 Personal Achievement Former resident of Kolios, but not a citizen
link={{{2}}} Nicholas, 1st Margrave von Abraxas 2014 Contributions to Kolios For service as 4th Chancellor of Kolios.
link={{{2}}} Shogun Devon of Tenshukyō 2021 Honoring role as Emperor of Agber For service as 2nd Emperor of Agber
link={{{2}}} Samantha, 1st Margrave von Grunkachen 2022 Dedication to the Principality
link={{{2}}} August, 1st Margrave von Rehmburg 2022 Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince
link={{{2}}} Consort Jessica 2022 As partner and Consort to the Prince
link={{{2}}} Queen Carolyn of Ladonia 2022 Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince
link={{{2}}} King James of Greater Hanover 2022 Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince
link={{{2}}} President Kevin Baugh of Molossia 2022 Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince

List of Knights

Neck-worn regalia of the Most Honorable Order of Kolios, worn by Knights

This list is current, as of 23 March 2022.

Name Year of appointment Reason for appointment Notes
link={{{2}}} Jenny Berggren 1995 Contributions to Kolios
link={{{2}}} Jonas Berggren 1995 Contributions to Kolios
link={{{2}}} Linn Berggren 1995 Contributions to Kolios
link={{{2}}} Ulf Ekberg 1995 Contributions to Kolios
link={{{2}}} Timothy Albertson 1999 Contributions to Kolios For service as 3rd Chancellor of Kolios
link={{{2}}} Clara Hagman 2011 Contributions to Kolios
link={{{2}}} Julia Williamson 2011 Contributions to Kolios
link={{{2}}} Maximillian, 1st Duke von Flak 2022 Dedication to the Principality
link={{{2}}} Jeremy, 1st Count von Raetia 2022 Dedication to the Principality
link={{{2}}} Amber, 1st Count von Mahntel 2022 Dedication to the Principality
link={{{2}}} Benjamin, 1st Count von Tiberius 2022 Friendship to the Prince
link={{{2}}} Emperor Jonathan of Austenasia 2022 Work with MicroWiki
link={{{2}}} Emperor Eric of Aerica 2022 Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince
link={{{2}}} Queen Anastasia of Ruritania 2022 In friendship between nations
link={{{2}}} King George of Slabovia 2022 Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince
link={{{2}}} Prince Jean-Pierre of Aigues-Mortes 2022 Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince
link={{{2}}} President Yaroslav Mar of Lostisland 2022 Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince
link={{{2}}} Grand Marshall Yagjian of Obsidia 2022 Friendship, and for her work in promoting women in micronationalism
link={{{2}}} Grand Duchess Juliana 2022 Friendship, service, and counsel to the Prince
link={{{2}}} Vice-President Adrianne Baugh of Molossia 2022 In friendship between nations
link={{{2}}} Deputy Prime Minister Brendan Cook of Westarctica 2022 Service to Kolios
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