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Orders, decorations, and medals of Tonga

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

Royal Orders

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "ODM of Tonga: Order of Pouono". www.medals.org.uk.
  2. ^ ,"ODM of Tonga: Order of King George Tupou I". www.medals.org.uk.
  3. ^ "ODM of Tonga: Order of the Crown of Tonga". www.medals.org.uk.
  4. ^ "ODM of Tonga: Order of Queen Salote Tupou III". www.medals.org.uk.
  5. ^ "ODM of Tonga: Royal Military Order of Saint George". www.medals.org.uk.
  6. ^ "ODM of Tonga: Royal Order of the Phoenix". www.medals.org.uk.
  7. ^ "ODM of Tonga: King George Tupou V Royal Family Order". www.medals.org.uk.
  8. ^ "ODM of Tonga: Royal Household Order". www.medals.org.uk.