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[[File:Kolios Regalia Display.jpeg|thumb|450px|Badges of the three Koliosian orders of chivalry.]] | [[File:Kolios Regalia Display.jpeg|thumb|450px|Badges of the three Koliosian orders of chivalry awarded during Prince Garibald's Accession Honors.]] | ||
The '''Orders and Decorations of Kolios''' are a series of awards (also called "honors") created to recognize exceptional achievements related to the nation of [[Principality of Kolios|Kolios]], reward dedication and service to the nation, and strengthen bonds of friendship between Kolios and its foreign allies. | The '''Orders and Decorations of Kolios''' are a series of awards (also called "honors") created to recognize exceptional achievements related to the nation of [[Principality of Kolios|Kolios]], reward dedication and service to the nation, and strengthen bonds of friendship between Kolios and its foreign allies. | ||
The most notable of these, the orders of chivalry, are a means for the crown to recognize and reward citizens and foreign dignitaries. Kolios' sovereign is the font of honor and the only person authorized to bestow knighthoods. | The most notable of these, the orders of chivalry, are a means for the crown to recognize and reward citizens and foreign dignitaries. Kolios' sovereign is the font of honor and the only person authorized to bestow knighthoods. | ||
A large number of planned changes to Kolios' honors system were implemented by Prince Garibald on 26 February 2022, when the nation will became a territorial holding of [[Westarctica]]. | |||
==Current Awards== | ==Current Awards== | ||
The current system of awards is made up of | The current system of awards is made up of two orders of chivalry and two other awards, with the oldest having been established on 20 September 1995. | ||
===Orders of Chivalry=== | ===Orders of Chivalry=== | ||
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! Ranks | ! Ranks | ||
! Established | ! Established | ||
! Criteria | ! Criteria | ||
! Notes | ! Notes | ||
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| Knight/Dame Grand Cross<br>Knight/Dame Commander<br>Knight/Dame | | Knight/Dame Grand Cross<br>Knight/Dame Commander<br>Knight/Dame | ||
| 20 September 1995 | | 20 September 1995 | ||
| Service to Kolios | | Service to Kolios | ||
| <small>Lower of two Koliosian orders when created, elevated to highest order on 7 January 1998.</small> | | <small>Lower of two Koliosian orders when created, elevated to highest order on 7 January 1998.</small> | ||
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| ''None currently'' | | ''None currently'' | ||
| 29 March 2021 | | 29 March 2021 | ||
| Service to the Crown | | Service to the Crown | ||
| <small> | | <small>First and so far only members named on 26 February 2022. Order inactive due to Kolios' status as a territory of [[Westarctica]]</small> | ||
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==Former Awards== | |||
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! Complete name | |||
! Ranks | |||
! Dates | |||
! Criteria | |||
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| [[Sanctified Order of the Crucifix]] | |||
| Knight/Dame | |||
| 20 September 1995<br>to<br>27 February 2022 | |||
| Christian achievement | |||
| <small>Order transitioned to an award of House Bärenhalb with the signing of the Marana Accords.</small> | |||
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[[Category:Kolios]] | [[Category:Kolios]] | ||
Revision as of 05:59, 4 March 2022
The Orders and Decorations of Kolios are a series of awards (also called "honors") created to recognize exceptional achievements related to the nation of Kolios, reward dedication and service to the nation, and strengthen bonds of friendship between Kolios and its foreign allies.
The most notable of these, the orders of chivalry, are a means for the crown to recognize and reward citizens and foreign dignitaries. Kolios' sovereign is the font of honor and the only person authorized to bestow knighthoods.
A large number of planned changes to Kolios' honors system were implemented by Prince Garibald on 26 February 2022, when the nation will became a territorial holding of Westarctica.
Current Awards
The current system of awards is made up of two orders of chivalry and two other awards, with the oldest having been established on 20 September 1995.
Orders of Chivalry
| Complete name | Ranks | Established | Criteria | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order of Kolios | Knight/Dame Grand Cross Knight/Dame Commander Knight/Dame |
20 September 1995 | Service to Kolios | Lower of two Koliosian orders when created, elevated to highest order on 7 January 1998. |
| Order of the Rose Throne | None currently | 29 March 2021 | Service to the Crown | First and so far only members named on 26 February 2022. Order inactive due to Kolios' status as a territory of Westarctica |
Other Awards
The Principality of Kolios currently has two non-chivalric awards, one of which is a commemorative award.
| Complete name | Established | Criteria | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Cross of Kolios | 29 March 2021 | Awarded to foreign dignitaries | Gold award presented to foreign heads of state, silver awarded to all other foreign representatives. |
| Koliosian Quartercentennial medal | 20 September 2020 | Active service on nation's 25th anniversary |
Former Awards
| Complete name | Ranks | Dates | Criteria | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctified Order of the Crucifix | Knight/Dame | 20 September 1995 to 27 February 2022 |
Christian achievement | Order transitioned to an award of House Bärenhalb with the signing of the Marana Accords. |