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The Order of the Snowflake is the second highest Order of Westarctica. The intention of the order is to honor those who have provided a service to Westarctica. It was created in January 2015. Only the Grand Duke himself has the power to bestow new knighthoods and thus far, he has awarded the medal to foreign dignitaries, artists, prominent nobles, and other supporters of Westarctica. All knights and dames receive the regalia of the class being bestowed; the Order of the Snowflake is always awarded for life. Membership entitles the bearer to attach the post-nomial "KtS" ("Knight of the Snowflake") or "DtS" ("Dame of the Snowflake") following their name in correspondence and other forms of written address (business cards, place settings, calling cards, etc.).

The highest grade, that of Knight Grand Cross, is reserved for Heads of State and members of the Royal Family. It remains the most rarely awarded class. The regalia for this class consists of a silver breast star with over 100 Austrian rhinestone crystals. In the center of the star is a snowflake symbol encased in glass.

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• 10 Jun - Boyd Glacier National Park is created by the Senate of Westarctica.
• 9 Jun - The Duke of Faulkender becomes the new Chancellor of Kolios.
• 9 Jun - The Count of Krigsvold is appointed Ellsworth King of Arms.
• 1 May - Sheherazade is awarded the Count of Krigsvold Fellowship for biodiversity conservation in Indonesia.
• 28 Apr - Baron Blake is appointed Chief Air Marshal of Westarctica.
• 20 Apr - A Royal Decree establishes protected areas under the Westarctican Parks Service.
• 18 Apr - The Count of Konter carries the Flag of Westarctica on a diplomatic tour of Monaco.
• 22 Mar - The Flag of Westarctica is raised over Penicuik Manor in Scotland.

This month in history June - The Consul-General restructures the regions of the Achaean Territory and divides the land into two Grand Duchies. George Morin is appointed Grand Duke of Ellsworth and the Grand Duchy of Byrd is reserved for the future heir to the throne. (2002) Flag of the Antarctic Treaty 04 June - Following the removal of Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence from power, Grand Duke Travis is again proclaimed the ruler of Westarctica and the Transitional Government is established. (2010) 06 June - The Consul-General issues a Statement of Faith, publicly proclaiming his devotion to the Holy Trinity. (2004) 10 June - The Consul-General dissolves the Chancellery and proclaims the establishment of an interim government to guide the transition of the Achaean Territory of Antarctica into the Grand Duchy of Westarctica. (2004) 13 June - Grand Duke Travis has an epiphany of a cross with a crown around it and is inspired to design a new flag, he also pledges to make Westarctica a Christian nation. (2004) 14 June - Don't Want to Miss You single is released to benefit Westarctica. (2021) 19 June - The Earldom of Truett is established in the Rockefeller Dukedom and given to Jeffery Truett. (2003) 19 June - Honorary Consuls are appointed to Spain, Italy, and the Philippines. (2018) 23 June - The Antarctic Treaty (flag pictured) is ratified by the United States. (1961) 23 June - The Duke of Moulton-Berlin sends an urgent plea to the former Grand Duke Travis asking him to intervene in Westarctican affairs. (2008) 24 June - A delegation from Westarctica attends the 2nd Biennial MicroCon in Atlanta, Georgia. (2017) 28 June - Westarctica's Consul to the UK attends the 2019 GUM Summit in Birmingham, UK. (2019) 30 June - The Grand Ducal Mandate is passed into law and becomes the constitution of Westarctica. Grand Duke Travis abolishes all the old titles of the Achaean Territory and appoints new members to the Baronage and nobility. (2004) 30 June - The GUM awards Westarctica its 2022 "Best non-GUM Micronation" award. (2022)

Featured image The alliance between Westarctica and Molossia is Westarctica's oldest, and ranks among its most important and influential diplomatic relations. Since 2005, President Kevin Baugh of Molossia has been an important ally and advisor to Grand Duke Travis, both in his role as Grand Duke of Westarctica and during his time as the King of Calsahara, prior to its 2017 annexation and rebirth as a colony of Westarctica. Photographer: Prince-Consort Dinny (More Images)

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