The Hanoverian Honours system is the system of orders, decorations and medals which are awarded to recognise achievements of, or service by Hanvoerians or others in connection with the Kingdom of Hanover and the wider micronational community. Orders, Decorations and Medals of the Kingdom may be awarded both to Hanoverian citizens and to worthy individuals throughout both the micro and macronational communities. The Sovereign is the fount of all Hanoverian honours. Nominations are made by the Privy Council of Hanover, the Office of the Prime Minister or by any other individual. All nominations for honours are, except where otherwise provided in law, submitted to His Majesty for approval.
The Hanoverian Honours system was established in 2002 and revised in 2006, 2008, 2011, and 2014 It incorporates the original Honours system of the Kingdom of Hanover, the Honours of the Glennish Kingdom of Hanover and Sconeland and the Honours system of the House of the Dragon.
Current Awards
Orders of Chivalry
Awards and Decorations
| Name
|
Date Created
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Post Nominals
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Awarded For
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| Jacobean Cross
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25 July 2009
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JC
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Loyalty to the Crown
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| Socrates and Hypatia Medal
|
2001
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SH
|
Labor in an Academic Discipline
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| Medal of Cincinnatus
|
1998
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MC
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Services to Agriculture
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| Dragon Legion of Honor
|
1991
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LOH
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Wining a Duel of Honor. Subsequent awards are indicated with bronze, silver and gold stars attached to the ribbon.
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Coronation and Jubilee Medals
| Name
|
Date Created
|
| Melvin I Dragon Coronation Medal
|
1944
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| Melvin I Crystal Dragon Jubilee Medal
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1954
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| Melvin I Dragon Silver Jubilee Medal
|
1969
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| Erik I Dragon Coronation Medal
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1985
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| Erik I Crystal Dragon Jubilee Medal
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1995
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| Erik I Silver Dragon Jubilee Medal
|
2010
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| James I Accession Medal
|
2002
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| Thomas I Accession Medal
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2003
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| Alexander I Accession Medal
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2004
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| James II Accession Medal
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2009
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| Alexandra I Accession Medal
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2013
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| Erik I Accession Medal
|
2014
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Service Ribbons
| Ribbon
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Name
|
Creation Date
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Description
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Number awarded
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| 80px
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Government Long Service
|
2014
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Awarded to any Official of the Government who has served for 12 years.
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0
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| 80px
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Diplomatic Long Service
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2014
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Awarded to those members of the Diplomatic Corps who have served in any capacity for ten or more years.
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0
|
| 80px
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Royal Household Long Service'
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2014
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Awarded to those members of the Households of the Royal family having completed twelve years of service. Each additional five years of service is rewarded with a bronze oak leaf.
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0
|
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Government Service
|
2014
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Awarded to those who have served at least one year in the Government as an Official of His Majesty’s Government.
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0
|
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Diplomatic Service
|
2014
|
Awarded to all Diplomatic Personnel of the Kingdom.
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2
|
|
Royal Household Service
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2014
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Awarded to all members of the Households of the Royal Family of Hanover upon completion of their first year of service.
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2
|
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Parliamentary Service
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1 March 2014
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Awarded to all members of Parliament and the Privy Council upon their election or appointment. Privy Council members are distinguished by the letter “E” in silver worn on the center of the ribbon.
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4
|
|
Citizenship Ribbon
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1 March 2012
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Awarded to all Citizens of the Kingdom of Hanover upon taking the Oath of Loyalty
|
15
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Nominations
Anyone can nominate any person for an honour. Honours are awarded on Hanvover Day (July 25) and on Yule (December 21) annually.
