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[[File:ORDER OF MERIT.jpg|thumb|Drape medal for the military version of the Order of Merit]] | [[File:ORDER OF MERIT.jpg|thumb|Drape medal for the military version of the Order of Merit]] | ||
The '''Order of Merit''' is | The '''Order of Merit''' is a former [[Orders of Westarctica|Order of Chivalry]] of [[Westarctica]]. Established as one of the four original Orders of Westarctica, it was intended to recognize substantial accomplishments in areas such as the arts and sciences. Knighthoods in the order had not been issued since 2005, and its function was replaced by the honors system instituted as part of the [[Westarctica Civilian Corps]]. | ||
It was abolished by [[Royal Decrees|Royal Decree]] on 11 March 2021. | |||
==Creation of the order== | ==Creation of the order== | ||
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The second honor was bestowed | The second honor was bestowed upon the [[Duke of Ravencroft]] (while he was still a Marquis) in recognition of his service and dedication to [[Westarctica]]. | ||
==Current Status== | |||
The Order was abolished on 11 March 2021 as its function was replaced by the [[Honored Citizen Awards]]. Existing knights of the Order are still authorized to wear their regalia and bear the honorifics associated with the Order. | |||
===List of Knights=== | ===List of Knights=== | ||
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* [http://www.garybrolsma.com/numa-numa-dance/ Gary Brolsma official website] | * [http://www.garybrolsma.com/numa-numa-dance/ Gary Brolsma official website] | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;text-align:center;" | |||
!style="background:#e3f1fa;text-align:center;"; colspan="3"|[[Orders of Westarctica]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan="2" style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''Active''' | |||
|<small>[[Westarctica]]</small> | |||
|style=text-align:left|<small>[[File:Orca-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Order of the Orca|Orca]] • [[File:Order-Snowflake-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Order of the Snowflake|Snowflake]] • [[File:Order-Desert-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Order of the Desert Heart|Desert Heart]] • [[File:Order-Westarctica-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Noble Order of Westarctica|Westarctica]] • [[File:Silver ribbon.jpg|x10px]] [[Order of the Polar Cross|Polar Cross]] • [[File:Order-Sword-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Noble Order of the Sword|Sword]] • [[File:Order-Peace-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Legion of Peace]]</small> | |||
|- | |||
|<small>[[Protectorate of Kolios|Kolios]]</small> | |||
|style=text-align:left|<small>[[File:Order-Merit-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Most Honorable Order of Kolios|Kolios]]</small> | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan="3" style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''Defunct''' | |||
|<small>[[Westarctica]]</small> | |||
|style=text-align:left|<small>[[File:Order-Cross-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Holy Order of The Cross|The Cross]] • [[File:Order-Merit-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Order of Merit|Merit]]</small> | |||
|- | |||
|<small>[[Calsahara]]</small> | |||
|style=text-align:left|<small>[[File:Order-Thespians-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Illustrious Order of Thespians|Thespians]] • [[File:Order-Masters-Ribbon.png|x10px]] [[Masters of the Universe]]</small> | |||
|- | |||
|<small>[[Protectorate of Kolios|Kolios]]</small> | |||
|style=text-align:left|<small>[[File:BWRibbon.jpg|x10px]] [[Order of the Rose Throne|Rose Throne]] • [[File:Blue ribbs.png|x10px]] [[Sanctified Order of the Crucifix|Crucifix]]</small> | |||
|- | |||
!style="background:#e3f1fa;text-align:center;"; colspan="3"|Awards of Westarctica | |||
|- | |||
|style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''[[Westarctican Royal Guards|Royal Guards]]''' | |||
|colspan="2" style=text-align:left|<small>[[File:Westarctica Cross.png|x10px]] Westarctica Cross • [[File:Defense Commendation.png|x10px]] Defense Commendation • [[File:Distinguished Service.png|x10px]] Distinguished Service • [[File:Defense Security.png|x10px]] Defense Security • [[File:Antarctic Service.png|x10px]] Antarctic Service • [[File:Construction Service.png|x10px]] Construction Service • [[File:Foreign Service.png|x10px]] Foreign Service • [[File:C2 Training.png|x10px]] C2 Training • [[File:Good Conduct.png|x10px]] Good Conduct</small> | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan="2" style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''[[Civilian Corps]]''' | |||
|<small>Activity Ribbons</small> | |||
|style=text-align:left|<small>[[File:BallenyExpeditionRibbon.jpg|x10px]] Balleny Islands Expeditionary • [[File:Civ-Cor-Calsahara.png|x10px]] Calsahara Expeditionary • [[File:Civ-Cor-Achievement.png|x10px]] Achievement • [[File:Civ-Cor-Achievement.png|x10px]] Commendation • [[File:Civ-Cor-Service.png|x10px]] Service • [[File:Civ-Cor-Human.png|x10px]] Community Outreach • [[File:Civ-Cor-Global.png|x10px]] Global Campaign Service • [[File:GovernmentServiceRibbon.png|x10px]] Government Service • [[File:Civ-Cor-Ice.png|x10px]] Iceberg Award • [[File:Civ-Cor-Long.png|x10px]] Long Service • [[File:Civ-Cor-Nobility.png|x10px]] Nobles • [[File:Civ-Cor-Recruit.png|x10px]] Recruiting • [[File:Civ-cor-westarctica.png|x10px]] Westarctica Expeditionary</small> | |||
|- | |||
|<small>[[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Westarctican]]</small> | |||
|style=text-align:left|<small>[[File:Civ-Cor-Artist.png|x10px]] Artist • [[File:Civ-Cor-HonCitizen.png|x10px]] Citizen • [[File:HonoredConservationistRibbon.png|x10px]] Conservationist • [[File:Civ-cor-hondiplomat.png|x10px]] Diplomat • [[File:Civ-Cor-HonInno.png|x10px]] Innovator • [[File:Civ-Cor-HonService.png|x10px]] Servant • [[File:Civ-Cor-HonVol.png|x10px]] Volunteer</small> | |||
|- | |||
|style="background:#e3f1fa";text-align:center|'''[[Protectorate of Kolios|Kolios]]''' | |||
|colspan="2" style=text-align:left|<small>[[File:Friendship Cross.jpg|x10px]] [[Friendship Cross of Kolios|Friendship Cross]] • [[File:Ribbon-W-GR.png|x10px]] [[Koliosian Quartercentennial medal|Quartercentennial medal]]</small> | |||
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[[Category:Orders of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Orders of Westarctica]] | ||