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[[File:Snowflake.jpg|thumb|400px|The three classes of the Order and their corresponding ribbons and medals]] | [[File:Snowflake.jpg|thumb|400px|The three classes of the Order and their corresponding ribbons and medals]] | ||
The '''Order of the Snowflake''' is the second highest [[Orders of Westarctica|Order of Westarctica]]. The intention of the | The '''Order of the Snowflake''' is the second highest [[Orders of Westarctica|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. | ||
There are three classes of the | There are three classes of the order: | ||
* Knight/Dame Grand Cross | * Knight/Dame Grand Cross | ||
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Only the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|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 medal respective of their class and the award is for life. | Only the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|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 medal respective of their class and the award is for life. | ||
Membership in the Order of the Snowflake entitles the bearer to attach the post-nomial "KtS" or "DtS" following their name. In this way, they are living examples of the Westarctican ideal. | |||
Membership in the Order of the Snowflake entitles the bearer to attach the post-nomial "KtS" following their name. In this way, they are living examples of the Westarctican ideal. | |||
==Distribution of classes== | ==Distribution of classes== | ||
Initially, the class of Knight was intended to be the most commonly bestowed. However, in 2016, the Grand Duke found a reliable source for high quality regalia and decided to make Knight Commander the primary class of the | Initially, the class of Knight was intended to be the most commonly bestowed. However, in 2016, the Grand Duke found a reliable source for high quality regalia and decided to make Knight Commander the primary class of the order. The class of Knight is still bestowed in certain occasions, but mostly to foreign diplomats where Knight Commander might not be appropriate due to the class of knighthood held by their Head of State. | ||
The class of Knight Grand Cross has always been reserved for Heads of State and members of the [[Royal Family of Westarctica|Royal Family]]. | The class of Knight Grand Cross has always been reserved for Heads of State and members of the [[Royal Family of Westarctica|Royal Family]]. | ||
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| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} Commodore Jonathan Miller of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]] || 2015 || Allied government official || <small>''Raised from Knight in 2019</small> | | {{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} Commodore Jonathan Miller of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]] || 2015 || Allied government official || <small>''Raised from Knight in 2019</small> | ||
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| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} Count of [[Farwell Island|Farwell]] || 2015 || Devotion to Westarctica || <small>''Raised from Knight in 2019</small> | |||
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| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Lostisland.jpg}} President Yaroslav Mar of [[Federal Republic of Lostisland|Lostisland]] || 2016 || Allied Head of State || | | {{flagiconstart|Flag of Lostisland.jpg}} President Yaroslav Mar of [[Federal Republic of Lostisland|Lostisland]] || 2016 || Allied Head of State || | ||
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| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Count of Goldstream|Stefan Winkler]] || 2018 || Service as [[Foreign Minister]] || | | {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Count of Goldstream|Stefan Winkler]] || 2018 || Service as [[Foreign Minister]] || | ||
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| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} Duchess of [[Hanessian Foreland|Hanessian]] || 2019 || Devotion to Westarctica || | | {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} Duchess of [[Hanessian Foreland|Hanessian]] || 2019 || Devotion to Westarctica || | ||
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| {{flagiconstart|Flag of United States.png}} Gary Nicholson || 2015 || Achievement in film production || | | {{flagiconstart|Flag of United States.png}} Gary Nicholson || 2015 || Achievement in film production || | ||
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| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Baron Stogner]] || 2015 || Services to Westarctica || | | {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Baron Stogner]] || 2015 || Services to Westarctica || | ||