Order of the Black Wolf

Order of the Black Wolf (German) Orden des Schwarzen Wolfes
Design of the award
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Awarded by the Empire of Würdigeland
Type	State order
Awarded for	Good influence in Würdigeland's history
Status	Currently awarded
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Established	18 May 2012
First awarded	18 May 2012
Next (higher)	None
Next (lower)	None

The Order of the Black Wolf or Orden des Schwarzen Wolfes is the highest ranking honour of the Empire of Würdigeland. It was designed by HIM Arthur I and established in South Würdigeland on 18 May 2012.

It is awarded for "Good Influence in Würdigeland's History", mostly in the fields of Values, the arts, History, public service, and social Resolutions. It has two classes, The first one for influence, and the second one for incredible help.

History

HIM Arthur I wanted some way to show some way of gratitude for people with influence in the Empire, So, on May 18th he created The OBW. The OBW is awarded for Civil excellency in any field of knowledge or development, Military personnel can sometimes receive it, but only in rare circumstances. Newton I reintroduced the order in August, 2021, after the re-establishment of the Empire under the Second Wurtige Joining Treaty.

Insignia

It's based in the Order of the Black Eagle, a Prussian order awarded During the First World War.

Recipients

First Class

• Arthur I, Kaiser Pristini of Würdigeland
• Billy Neil, President of Erephisia
• Jacob Tierney, Speaker of Renasia
• Sebastian Linden, President of Pristinia
• Lucas Campos, Grand Duke of Koss
• Bradley, Duke of Dullahan
• 3 August 2021: Patrick Renwick, Emperor of Paravia, Duke von Vandern
• 3 August 2021: James Frisch, Rector of the Serene Beaconite Republic, Count von Ottoburg
• 3 August 2021: Karl Friedrich, Lord of Mercia Duke von Würdigestadt
• 3 August 2021: Henry Clémens, Lord of the Uber-Essian Union
• 3 August 2021: Newton I, Kaiser of the Würtige Empire, Lord of the Uber-Essian Union
• 3 August 2021: Richard I, Kaiser Pristini of the Würtige Empire, Lord of Mercia