Orders,_decorations,_and_medals_of_Tonga

Orders, decorations, and medals of Tonga

Orders, decorations, and medals of Tonga

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This page refers to the orders, decorations, and medals of Tonga.

Royal Orders

Below are the honours shown that are awarded by the Kingdom of Tongo, presented in order of precedence:

The Royal Order of Pouono (Ko e Fakalangilangi 'o Pouono) – Inactive order since 2008

  Established about 1893 in a single class: Knight Grand Cross (KGCP)[1]

The Royal Order of King George Tupou I (Ko e Fakalangilangi 'o Kingi Sia'osi Tupou I) – Dormant order

  Established between 1875 – 1890 in 3 classes: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander, and Companion.[2] iy re-organised in 2008 into a single class: Knight Grand Cross (KGCGT)

The Royal Order of the Crown of Tonga (Ko e Fakalangilangi 'o Kalauni 'o Tonga)

  Established 6 April 1913, re-organised 31 July 2008 in 4 classes: Knight Grand Cross (KGCCT), Grand Cross (GCCT), Commander (CCT), and Member (MCT)[3]

The Most Illustrious Order of Queen Salote Tupou III (Ko e Fakalangilangi 'o Ma'olunga 'o Kuini Salote Tupou III)

  Established 28 June 2008, in 4 classes: Knight Grand Cross (KGQS), Grand Cross (GCQS), Commander (CQS), and Member (MQS)[4]

The Royal Military Order of St. George (Ko e Fakalangilangi Fakakaukau 'o Sa Sia'osi)

  Established 2009 in 5 classes: Grand Cross (GCStG), Grand Officer (GOStG), Commander (CStG), Officer (OStG), Member (MStG) and 3 Associated Medals (gold, silver and bronze)[5]

The Royal Order of the Phoenix (Ko e Fakalangilangi 'o e Finiki)

  Established 2010 in a single class: Grand Cross (GCOP)[6]

The King George Tupou V Royal Family Order (Ko e Fakalangilangi Fale 'Alo 'o Kingi Sia'osi Tupou V)

  Established 2008 for royal ladies with one single class: Member (RFO)[7]

The Most Devoted Royal Household Order of Tonga (Ko e Fakalangilangi Fale 'Alo)

  Established 2009 in 5 classes: Grand Cross (GCRH), Grand Officer (GORH), Commander (CRH), Officer (ORH), Member (MRH) and 3 Associated Medals (RHM) in gold, silver and bronze[8]

The Royal Order of Oceania (Ko e Fakalangilangi 'o 'Ousenia)
  Established 2011 with one single class: Grand Cross

See also


References

  1. "ODM of Tonga: Order of Pouono". www.medals.org.uk.

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