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[[File:Order of the Snowflake Star.jpg|300px|thumb|Breast star for the grade of Knight Grand Commander]] | [[File:Order of the Snowflake Star.jpg|300px|thumb|Breast star for the grade of Knight Grand Commander]] | ||
===Knight Grand Cross=== | ===Knight Grand Cross=== | ||
The highest grade, that of Knight Grand Cross, is primarily reserved for Heads of State, members of the [[Royal Family of Westarctica|Royal Family]], and members of the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis|Royal Household]]. 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. | The highest grade, that of Knight Grand Cross, is primarily reserved for Heads of State, members of the [[Royal Family of Westarctica|Royal Family]], and members of the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis|Royal Household]]. 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. From 2015 - 2025, these stars were hand-crafted by Grand Duke Travis, but in August 2025, he commissioned the company that makes the silver stars to create a custom version based on his design. After this, the criteria for receiving the grade was expanded and it became limited to 30 members (including the sovereign). | |||
===Knight Grand Commander=== | ===Knight Grand Commander=== | ||
On 12 August 2020, [[Grand Duke Travis]] created the class of Knight Grand Commander as a way to further recognize distinguished service from existing knights and dames. This grade is intended for existing Knight or Dame Commanders who have held the honor for at least two years, although exceptions are sometimes made for foreign government officials or significant achievements. The regalia is a silver breast star modeled after the star of the Order of the British Empire. In the center of the star is a blue enamel badge with the words "ORDER OF THE SNOWFLAKE" in white lettering surrounding a white enamel snowflake design. | On 12 August 2020, [[Grand Duke Travis]] created the class of Knight Grand Commander as a way to further recognize distinguished service from existing knights and dames. This grade is intended for existing Knight or Dame Commanders who have held the honor for at least two years, although exceptions are sometimes made for foreign government officials or significant achievements from [[Westarctica]]n citizens. The regalia is a silver breast star modeled after the star of the Order of the British Empire. In the center of the star is a blue enamel badge with the words "ORDER OF THE SNOWFLAKE" in white lettering surrounding a white enamel snowflake design. | ||
===Knight Commander=== | ===Knight Commander=== | ||
The grade of Knight Commander is the most frequently awarded class and has been given to many allies of Westarctica as well as many citizens and nobles in recognition of their significant contributions to the nation. The regalia for this class is a blue and white striped ribbon drape with a snowflake pendant. The pendant is silver with white enamel and a single rhinestone crystal in the center. Originally, these pendants were sourced from a retail supplier; however, | The grade of Knight Commander is the most frequently awarded class and has been given to many allies of Westarctica as well as many citizens and nobles in recognition of their significant contributions to the nation. The regalia for this class is a blue and white striped ribbon drape with a snowflake pendant. The pendant is silver with white enamel and a single rhinestone crystal in the center. Originally, these pendants were sourced from a retail supplier; however, in 2020, [[Grand Duke Travis]] arranged to have custom pendants manufactured after the original pieces were discontinued. | ||
===Knight=== | ===Knight=== | ||