Orders, decorations, and medals of Rote Berge
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In the Kingdom of Rote Berge, personal bravery, achievement, or service were awarded honours. The Rote Berge honours system consisted of three types of awards:
- Honours were used to recognise merit in terms of service or achievement;
- Decorations were used to recognise specific deeds;
- Medals were used to recognise service on a particular operation or in a specific theatre, long or valuable service, and good conduct.
Appointments to the orders and awards were posted in The Berganzeiger
Orders
| Complete name | Ranks (letters) | Ribbon | Established | Founder | Motto | Awarded to/for/by | Associated awards | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal and Noble Order of Queen Alliquippa | Grand Companion (GCQA)
Companion (CQA) |
 |
23 March 2022 | Ethan von Winchester-Höhen | Knowledge is power | Exemplary service to the crown through the means of science and progress | None | |
| The Most Royal and Noble Order of the Desert Tortoise | Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCDT)
Knight/Dame Commander (KCDT/DCDT) Companion (CDT) |
N/A | 23 March 2022 | Ethan | Langsam und beständig gewinnt das Rennen ("Slow and steady wins the race") | Civil division: Senior civil servants; Military division: senior military officers. The Sovereign makes all appointments to the Order on the advice of the government | None | |
| Royal Order of the Red Crown | Knight/Dame Grand Companion (RCGC)
Knight/Dame (RCK/RCD) Companion (RCC) |
|
15 December 2022 | Ethan | Für die Krone
("For the Crown") |
Civil division: Civil servants; MIlitary division: military officers. The Sovereign appoints members based on "...noteworthy behaviour and/or actions" | None | |
| Royal Order of Rote Berge | Knight/Dame Grand Commander (GCRB)
Knight/Dame (KRB/DRB) Companion (CRB) Member (MRB) |
|
15 December 2022 | Ethan | Für König und Vaterland
("For King and Fatherland") |
Civil division: Civil servants; Military division: military officers/enlisted personnel. Awarded for "...outstanding public service to the State and the Crown" | ||
| Order of Merit | Distinguished Member (OMD)
Member (OM) |
 |
23 March 2021 | Ethan | For Merit | Military, science, art, literature, culture. Members are personally appointed by the Sovereign with the assistance of their private secretaries. Limited to 5 members. | None | |
| Imperial Order of the Dilophosaurus | Grand Knight/Dame (GKK/GDK)
Knight/Dame (KK/DK) Member (MK) |
N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan |
Decorations
Military
| Complete name | Post-nominal letters | Ribbon | Established | Founder | Awarded to/for | Associated awards | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hofmann Cross | HC | N/A | 23 March 2021 | Ethan | Rote Berge and allied Military Personnel for "... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring act of valour or self-sacrifice" | None | |
| Thomas Cross | TC | N/A | 23 March 2021 | Ethan | Rote Berge and allied Military Personnel for "... acts of the greatest heroism which does not meet the requirements of the Hofmann Cross" | Thomas Medal | |
| Gallantry Cross | GC | N/A | 23 March 2022 | Ethan | Rote Berge and allied forces for "acts of gallantry during active operations against the enemy." | Gallantry Medal (in abeyance) | |
| Distinguished Service Medal | DSM | N/A | 23 March 2022 | Ethan | Rote Berge forces on land for "... setting an example of bravery and resource under fire at sea" | ||
| Military Medal | MM | N/A | 23 March 2021 | Ethan | Rote Berge forces for "...acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire" | ||
| King's Life Saving Medal | LSM | N/A | 23 March 2022 | Ethan | Rote Berge military personnel and civilians for "...acts of saving the lives of fellow or foreign citizens" | ||
| Long Service Medal | N/A | N/A | 23 March 2021 | Ethan | Rote Berge military personnel for "...serving at least 5 years on the in the RDF" |
Civil
| Complete name | Post-nominal letters | Ribbon | Established | Founder | Awarded to/for | Associated awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cross for Civil Service | GCCS | N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan | Rote Berge and foreign citizens for "...most conspicuous service to Rote Berge and nations of the world" | |
| Medal for Diplomatic Service | MDS | N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan | Rote Berge diplomats for "...most professional diplomatic service" | |
| Civil Distinguished Service Cross | CDSC | N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan | Rote Berge and foreign citizens for "...acts of kindness and service to the state but does not meet the requirements for the Grand Cross" | |
| Excellence Medal | EM | 
|
23 March 2021 | Ethan | Rote Berge and foreign citizens for "...progress in a specialized field of work" |
Federal Police
| Complete name | Post-nominal letters | Ribbon | Established | Founder | Awarded to/for | Associated awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cross for Police Valour | GCV(P) | N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan | Members of the Federal Police Command for "...upmost bravery in the line of duty, or a daring act of valour" | |
| Police Medal for Gallantry | PMG | N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan | Members of the Federal Police Command for "...upmost bravery in the line of duty and valorous actions that do not meet the requirements for the Grant Cross" | |
| Police Cross for Distinguished Service | PCD | N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan | Members of the Federal Police Command for "...setting an example for the force" | |
| Police Commendation Medal | PCM | N/A | 23 March 2021 | Ethan | Members of the Federal Police Command for "...doing amazing work in the force that deserves recognition" | |
| Police Medal for Meritorious Service | PMM | N/A | 2 February 2023 | Ethan | Members of the Federal Police Command for "...meritorious service" | |
| Police Long Service Medal | N/A | N/A | 2 February 2023 | Ethan | Members of the Federal Police Command for "...serving at least 5 years on the force" |
Territorial Police
| Complete name | Post-nominal letters | Ribbon | Established | Founder | Awarded to/for | Associated awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander-in-Chief's Grand Cross for Valour | GCV(T) | N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan | Members of the Territorial Police for "...upmost bravery in the line of duty, or a daring act of valour" | |
| BTP Medal for Gallantry | BMG | N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan | Members of the Territorial Police for "...upmost bravery in the line of duty and valorous actions that do not meet the requirements for the Grant Cross" | |
| BTP Cross for Distinguished Service | BCD | N/A | 15 December 2022 | Ethan | Members of the Territorial Police for "...setting an example for the force" | |
| BTP Commendation Medal | BCM | N/A | 23 March 2021 | Ethan | Members of the Territorial Police for "...doing amazing work in the force that deserves recognition" | |
| BTP Medal for Meritorious Service | BMM | N/A | 2 February 2023 | Ethan | Members of the Territorial Police for "...meritorious service" | |
| BTP Long Service Medal | N/A | N/A | 2 February 2023 | Ethan | Members of the Territorial Police for "...serving at least 5 years on the force" |
Campaign
| Complete name | Ribbon | Established | Awarded to/for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Canyon Service Ribbon | 
|
9 September 2022 | Members of the Berg Föderales Polizeikommando who went on the Bryce Canyon Trip. |
| Color Guard Service Ribbon | 
|
17 September 2022 | Members of Rote Berge who have successfully completed five colour guards. |
| Drill Team Service Ribbon | 
|
1 September 2022 | Members of the Bergterritorialepolizei, Berg Föderales Polizeikommando, or Königliche Streitkräfte who have served on a drill team and competed in one competition. |