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==Regalia of the Order== | ==Regalia of the Order== | ||
The regalia of the order is a medallion suspended from a 3/4 inch thick black ribbon worn around the neck. Feminine members of the order may elect to wear the medallion at formal events suspended from a black bow, worn as a brooch. The medallion is based upon a design by [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] with assistance from [[ | The regalia of the order is a medallion suspended from a 3/4 inch thick black ribbon worn around the neck. Feminine members of the order may elect to wear the medallion at formal events suspended from a black bow, worn as a brooch. The medallion is based upon a design by [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] with assistance from [[Michael Richards|Sir Michael]] the [[Ellsworth King of Arms]], meant to honor the history of the nation. | ||
The medallion itself is 2 1/4 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high. The medallion is topped by a crown, to indicate the rule of the Sovereign. In the center is a depiction of an [[orca]], a native of the waters of Westarctica, surrounded by water of an icy blue. The orca was selected due to its depiction on the nation's [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica|Lesser Arms]]. They were additionally chosen due to their status as an apex predator, communal nature, and gentle disposition known for becoming aggressive when necessary. The orca is surrounded by the words ''non sibi, sed omnibus'' which means ''not for one's self, but for all'' in Latin. The outer shape is a white star with 4 points, to represent the four eras of the nation's identity, prior to creation | The medallion itself is 2 1/4 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high. The medallion is topped by a crown, to indicate the rule of the Sovereign. In the center is a depiction of an [[orca]], a native of the waters of Westarctica, surrounded by water of an icy blue. The orca was selected due to its depiction on the nation's [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica|Lesser Arms]]. They were additionally chosen due to their status as an apex predator, communal nature, and gentle disposition known for becoming aggressive when necessary. The orca is surrounded by the words ''non sibi, sed omnibus'' which means ''not for one's self, but for all'' in Latin. The outer shape is a white star with 4 points, to represent the four eras of the nation's identity, prior to creation | ||