Orders, decorations, and medals of Tonga

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Royal Orders

The Royal Order of Pouono (Ko e Fakalangilangi 'o Pouono)

  Established about 1893, awrded to foreign heads of state[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, Companion[2]

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), Member (MQS)[3]

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, Grand Cross, Commander, Member[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) & 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[7]

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

  Established 2009 in 5 classes; Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Member & 3 Associated Medals (gold, silver and bronze)[8]

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