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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 highest [[Orders of Westarctica|Order of Westarctica]]. The intention of the Order is to honor those who have provided a service to Westarctica. | 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 Order: | There are three classes of the Order: | ||
* Knight Grand Cross | * Knight/Dame Grand Cross | ||
* Knight Commander | * Knight/Dame Commander | ||
* Knight | * Knight/Dame | ||
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. | 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. | ||
The Order is considered a "self-styled" one, with no connection to existing or historical Orders of Chivalry. | The Order is considered a "self-styled" one, with no connection to existing or historical Orders of Chivalry. | ||
Membership in the Order of the Snowflake entitles the bearer to attach the post-nomial "KtS" following their name. | 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== | ||