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The Orders of Westarctica are a means for the [[Grand Duke Travis|Grand Duke]] to recognize and reward citizens and foreign dignitaries. Westarctica's sovereign is the font of honor and the only person authorized to bestow knighthoods; however, His Royal Highness has permitted several regional awards to be created and bestowed by authorized members of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobility]] on a case-by-case basis. | The Orders of Westarctica are a means for the [[Grand Duke Travis|Grand Duke]] to recognize and reward citizens and foreign dignitaries. Westarctica's sovereign is the font of honor and the only person authorized to bestow knighthoods; however, His Royal Highness has permitted several regional awards to be created and bestowed by authorized members of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobility]] on a case-by-case basis. | ||
After the [[Colony of Calsahara]] became a client state of Westarctica, its [[Orders of Calsahara|Orders of Chivalry]] were absorbed into the honors system and the Grand Duke | After the [[Colony of Calsahara]] became a client state of Westarctica, its [[Orders of Calsahara|Orders of Chivalry]] were absorbed into the honors system and the Grand Duke became the ''font of honor'' for both series of awards. | ||
== Current orders of chivalry == | == Current orders of chivalry == | ||
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| [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]] | | [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]] | ||
| Knight | | Knight (KtO)<br>Dame (DtO) | ||
|[[File:Orca-Ribbon.png|60px]] | |[[File:Orca-Ribbon.png|60px]] | ||
| 10 July 2019 | | 10 July 2019 | ||
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| [[Order of the Snowflake]] | | [[Order of the Snowflake]] | ||
| Knight/Dame Grand Cross<br>Knight/Dame Grand Commander<br>Knight/Dame Commander<br>Knight/Dame | | Knight/Dame Grand Cross (KGS/DGS)<br>Knight/Dame Grand Commander (KGCS/DGCS)<br>Knight/Dame Commander (KCS/DCS)<br>Knight/Dame (KtS/DtS) | ||
|[[File:Order-Snowflake-Ribbon.png|60px]] | |[[File:Order-Snowflake-Ribbon.png|60px]] | ||
| 27 January 2015 | | 27 January 2015 | ||
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| [[Noble Order of Westarctica]] | | [[Noble Order of Westarctica]] | ||
| Knight<br>Companion | | Knight (OW)<br>Companion (CW) | ||
|[[File:Order-Westarctica-Ribbon.png|60px]] | |[[File:Order-Westarctica-Ribbon.png|60px]] | ||
| 1 August 2004 | | 1 August 2004 | ||
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| [[Order of the Desert Heart]] | | [[Order of the Desert Heart]] | ||
| Grand Knight/Dame Commander<br>Knight/Dame Commander<br>Knight/Dame | | Grand Knight/Dame Commander (GCDH) <br>Knight/Dame Commander (CDH)<br>Knight/Dame (ODH) | ||
|[[File:Order-Desert-Ribbon.png|60px]] | |[[File:Order-Desert-Ribbon.png|60px]] | ||
| 20 November 2009 | | 20 November 2009 | ||
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| [[Order of the Polar Cross]] | | [[Order of the Polar Cross]] | ||
| Knight/Dame | | Knight/Dame (PC) | ||
|[[File:Silver ribbon.jpg|60px]] | |[[File:Silver ribbon.jpg|60px]] | ||
| 18 July 2022 | | 18 July 2022 | ||
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| [[Noble Order of the Sword]] | | [[Noble Order of the Sword]] | ||
| Knight/Dame Commander<br>Knight/Dame | | Knight/Dame Commander (CNS)<br>Knight/Dame (KNS) | ||
|[[File:Order-Sword-Ribbon.png|60px]] | |[[File:Order-Sword-Ribbon.png|60px]] | ||
| 2 April 2005 | | 2 April 2005 | ||
Latest revision as of 04:27, 12 June 2025
The Orders of Westarctica are a series of awards (also called "honors") created to recognize exceptional achievements related to the nation of Westarctica, reward dedication and service to the Crown or government, and strengthen bonds of friendship between Westarctica and its foreign allies.
The Orders of Westarctica are a means for the Grand Duke to recognize and reward citizens and foreign dignitaries. Westarctica's sovereign is the font of honor and the only person authorized to bestow knighthoods; however, His Royal Highness has permitted several regional awards to be created and bestowed by authorized members of the Hereditary Nobility on a case-by-case basis.
After the Colony of Calsahara became a client state of Westarctica, its Orders of Chivalry were absorbed into the honors system and the Grand Duke became the font of honor for both series of awards.
Current orders of chivalry
The current system is made up of seven orders of chivalry, with the oldest having been established in the 02 April 2005 Royal Decree Revising the Orders of Westarctica. Royal Decree RD-2021-002, issued on 11 March 2021, made sweeping changes to the honors system, abolishing some honors and expanding others, while placing Calsahara's colonial Orders into Westarctica's order of precedence.
| Complete name | Ranks | Ribbon | Established | Criteria |
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| Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca | Knight (KtO) Dame (DtO) |
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10 July 2019 | Recognition of lifetime service to Westarctica |
| Order of the Snowflake | Knight/Dame Grand Cross (KGS/DGS) Knight/Dame Grand Commander (KGCS/DGCS) Knight/Dame Commander (KCS/DCS) Knight/Dame (KtS/DtS) |
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27 January 2015 | Services to Westarctica, exceptional achievement related to Westarctica's national goals, friendship of foreign allies |
| Noble Order of Westarctica | Knight (OW) Companion (CW) |
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1 August 2004 | Recognizing exceptional nobility in monarchs and peers |
| Order of the Desert Heart | Grand Knight/Dame Commander (GCDH) Knight/Dame Commander (CDH) Knight/Dame (ODH) |
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20 November 2009 | Services to Calsahara or recognition of foreign leaders |
| Order of the Polar Cross | Knight/Dame (PC) | 
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18 July 2022 | Friendship and diplomacy among micronations |
| Noble Order of the Sword | Knight/Dame Commander (CNS) Knight/Dame (KNS) |
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2 April 2005 | Military achievement |
| Legion of Peace | General of the Legion Legionnaire |
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20 November 2009 | The promotion of peace |
Abolished Orders
On 11 March 2021, Grand Duke Travis issued Royal Decree RD-2021-002 which amended many of Westarctica's Orders of Chivalry. In this decree, His Royal Highness abolished the Holy Order of The Cross and the Order of Merit, both of which had been seldom awarded since their creation in 2005. Although abolished, existing knights of both orders are still authorized to wear their regalia.
| Complete name | Ranks | Ribbon | Established | Current members | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Order of The Cross | Grand Knight/Dame Commander Knight/Dame Commander Knight/Dame |
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2 April 2005 | Exceptional Christian achievement | |
| Order of Merit | Knight/Dame | 
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2 April 2005 | Achievements in the arts & sciences, or actions not covered by other Orders |
| Orders of Westarctica | ||
|---|---|---|
| Active | Westarctica | Orca • Snowflake • Desert Heart • Westarctica • Polar Cross • Sword • Legion of Peace
|
| Kolios | Kolios
| |
| Defunct | Westarctica | The Cross • Merit
|
| Calsahara |  Thespians •  Masters of the Universe
| |
| Kolios |  Rose Throne •  Crucifix
| |
| Awards of Westarctica | ||
| Royal Guards |  Westarctica Cross •  Defense Commendation •  Distinguished Service •  Defense Security •  Antarctic Service •  Construction Service •  Foreign Service •  C2 Training •  Good Conduct
| |
| Civilian Corps | Activity Ribbons |  Balleny Islands Expeditionary •  Calsahara Expeditionary •  Achievement • Commendation •  Service •  Community Outreach •  Global Campaign Service •  Government Service •  Iceberg Award •  Long Service •  Nobles •  Recruiting •  Westarctica Expeditionary
|
| Honored Westarctican |  Artist •  Citizen •  Conservationist •  Diplomat •  Innovator •  Servant •  Volunteer
| |
| Kolios |  Friendship Cross •  Quartercentennial medal
| |