Order of the Grand Duchy
| Most Imperial Order of the Grand Duchy | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by the Julian I, Imperial Grand Duke of Lundenwic | |
| Type | Order |
| Established | 1 June 2014[1] |
| Motto | “Vive diu, Ducis Imperiī” (Latin) Live Long, Imperial Duke (English) |
| Eligibility | Citizens or Ministers of Lundenwic |
| Awarded for | For distinguished service |
| Grand Master | Julian I, Imperial Grand Duke of Lundenwic |
| Grades | Grand Master/Mistress (GGD) Officer (OGD) Companion (CGD) Member (MGD) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Order of Lundenwic |
The Most Imperial Order of the Grand Duchy is the highest order of chivalry awarded by the Imperial Grand Duke of Lundenwic. The Order was founded on the 1 June 2014 by Imperial Edict from the Imperial Grand Duke. The Order has four ranks starting with Grand Master/Mistress, Officer, Companion and Member.
Precedence and privilege
Officers of the Order are ranked just under Cabinet Ministers in the order of precedence of Lundenwic. The also rank above Officers of the Most Honourable Order of Lundenwic. Companions and Members rank under higher army officials in the order of precedence of Lundenwic. They rank above Companions and Members of the Most Honourable Order of Lundenwic.
Officers, Companions and Members all prefix "Sir" or "Lady" to their forenames, unless they have higher precedence titles. Husbands and wives of Officers, Companions and Members may prefix "Sir or "Lady" to their surnames, unless they have higher precedence titles. Officers use the post-nominal letters "OGD", Companions use the post-nominal letters "CGD" and Members use the post-nominal letters "MGD". Post-nominal letters from this order should be first in the order of wear when a subject uses multiple post-nominal letters.
Ribbon bars
| Order of the Grand Duchy's Ribbon Bars | |
|---|---|
| Grand Master/Mistress |  |
| Officer |  |
| Companion |  |
| Member |  |
Recipients
Grand Master
| Name | Reason Awarded | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
 HIH, Julian I, Imperial Grand Duke of Lundenwic
|
Founder | 3 January 2015 | [2] |
Officer
| Name | Reason Awarded | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| HG, Lord Gen. Mike Lewis, the Marquis of New Charter
|
For services to the people of the Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic | 3 January 2015 | [2] |
Companion
| Name | Reason Awarded | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rt. Hon. Gen. Emma Spencer MP
|
For distinguished and continued service in the defence of the Imperial Grand Duchy | 23 August 2021 | [3] |
| The Rt. Hon. Justice Roberto Bruno MP
|
For distinguished service in the Judiciary. He has proven himself as an exemplar of virtue and protector of law and order | 23 August 2021 | [3] |
Member
| Name | Reason Awarded | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rt. Hon. Hannah Crabtree MP
|
For distinguished service to the government having guided policy with her resolute moral compass | 23 August 2021 | [3] |
Former recipients
References
- ↑ Imperial Edict III, Imperial Grand Duchy, Retrieved 4 September 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Imperial Edict V - New Years Honours List, Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic, Retrieved 4 September 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Imperial Edict XI - The 2021 Honour List, Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic, Retrieved 4 September 2021
- ↑ Imperial Edict VIII - New Years Honours, Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic, Retrieved 4 September 2021