Order of the Marquis

Most Gracious Order of the Marquis
Awarded by HG, Lord Lewis, Marquis of New Charter
Type	Order
Established	16th January 2016
Eligibility	Anyone
Awarded for	At the Marquis' pleasure
Knight Grand Cross	HG, Lord Lewis, Marquis of New Charter
Grades	Knight Grand Cross (GCGM) ; Knight/Dame Commander (KCGM) ; Lieutenant (LGM) ; Knight (KGM)
Precedence
Next (higher)	Order of Lundenwic
Next (lower)	None

The Most Gracious Order of the Marquis is the third-highest order of chivalry awarded by the Marquis of New Charter. The Order was founded on the 16th January 2016 by Imperial Edict from the Imperial Grand Duke. The Order has four ranks starting with Knight Grand Cross, Knight/Dame Commander, Lieutenant and Knight.

Precedence and Privilege

Knight/Dame Commanders, Lieutenants and Knights 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. Knight/Dame Commanders use the post-nominal letters "KCGM", Lieutenants use the post-nominal letters "LGM" and Knights use the post-nominal letters "KGM".