Orders, decorations, and medals of Vishwamitra

The orders, decorations, and medals of Vishwamitra comprise a complex system by which Vishwamitrans and qualified foreigners are honoured by the country's sovereign for actions or deeds that benefit their community or the country at large. Highly influenced and based upon the British and the Thai honour systems, the orders, decorations, and medals of Vishwamitra were reformed and restructured following the nation's transition to a monarchy in 2020. The initial structure was introduced in 2015, based upon the Indian honours system which continued to be effectively used until the dissolution of the republic. Kamrupa was the first state to institute its own honours on 18 June 2020, which was soon done by the other provinces and territories. The current system consists of three types of awards – honours, decorations and medals:

Honours are used to recognise merit in terms of achievement and service;
Decorations tend to be used to recognise specific deeds;
Medals are used to recognise service on a particular operation or in a specific theatre, long or valuable service, and good conduct and are often issued to commemorate special events.

The monarch is regarded as the fount of all honours – as he is the only person who may create new national honours – acts as the Sovereign of all of Vishwamitra's orders; he will conduct inductions or present medals.

Brief history

The history of the orders, decorations, and medals of Vishwamitra dates back to the formal establishment of the honour system in April 2015 under the initiative of then education minister and former president Dhrubajyoti Roy taking inspiration from the Indian honours system and forming the honour system in Friends Society. The Friends Society Ratna along with the other three decorations of the Ratna series were established and the first investiture were carried out on 15 April 2015, the nation's national day by then President Sarala Baishya. Ever since then, once every year the annual honours were announced and conferred on individuals for their merit and service. Several other medals were also issued to recognize the services and commemorate events. However, with the establishment of the Most Noble and Auspcious Order of the Commonwealth, the honours underwent a drastic change and the initial system lost much of its grace. The entire system established during Vishwamitra's republican era became defunct following the nation's transition to a monarchy on 8 June 2020 and no other appointments have been made to those awards since then.

Modern honours

The present-day Vishwamitran honour system was established on 3 July 2020 by then Rashtradhyaksh Tanishkaa Patranabish through her royal decree 10-2021 and have been designed by Dhrubajyoti Roy. The honour system have been changed and reformed a number of times since then in order to present a well-managed and well-designated system. The current system designates the monarch or the Rashtradhyaksh to be the Sovereign Grand Master of all orders, decorations and medals of the nation as the fount of honour, while the deputy monarch or the Deputy Rashtradhyaksh to be the Grand Chancellor. Exceptional to the Most Noble Order of the First Ladies which has a Grand Mistress instead of a Grand Chancellor. Several decorations and medals have been issued by the royal household and the government commemorating various events in the nation and also in order to recognize the outstanding and remarkable individual service to the nation and the welfare of the nation.

Orders of honours

Honours are split into classes ('orders') and are graded to distinguish different degrees of achievement or service, according to various criteria. All appointments are made and approved by the monarch himself, however senior government officials and individuals may chose to nominate persons for the honours.

Honours list

Several honours list are issued by the monarch throughout the year to recognize individuals for their services to the nation. Four chief and important lists are issued which includes the New Years honours, the Sovereign's Birthday honours, the National Day honours and the Monarchy Day honours. In addition, certain small lists are issued to appoint individuals to various national honours time to time. Nominations can be made by the members of the Conference of Rulers, the Prime Minister, members of the government, military, privy councillors and the dean of the diplomatic corps.

Current orders of chivalry

The current system is made up of six orders of chivalry and three orders of merit. The statutes of each order specify matters such as the size of the order, the use of post-nominal letters and insignia design and display.

Name (English/Hindi)	Ranks / Post-nom	Instituted	Awarded to/for
The Most Exalted Royal Family Order of Vishwamitra विश्वामित्र राज परिवार मानपदवी	Knight (KV)	3 July 2020	Founded by Tanishkaa Patranabish. Formerly limited to the Vishwamitran rulers of the royal states who became Rashtradhyaksh. Current restricted to the rulers of the royal states and members of the royal families and foreign monarchs. Limited to 15 recipients.
	Lady (LV)	3 July 2020
The Most Honourable Order of the Lotus पद्म मानपदवी	Grand Collar (GColL)	3 July 2020	Founded by Tanishkaa Patranabish as a reward to the Vishwamitran rulers, members of the royal families, and foreign heads of state. Limited to 10 recipients.
	Grand Cross (GCL)		Founded by Tanishkaa Patranabish as a reward to members of the royal families, the Prime Minister of Vishwamitra, and foreign heads of state and government.
	Commander (ComL)		Founded by Tanishkaa Patranabish as a reward to foreigners, diplomats, and civilians for meritorious services to the country.
The Most Auspicious Order of the Sanghamitra संघमित्र मानपदवी	Knight (KOS)	18 October 2020	Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward to senior Vishwamitran rulers of the royal states and serving foreign heads of state for outstanding and remarkable acts and services of friendship.
	Dame (DOS)	18 October 2020
The Most Illustrious Royal Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra विश्वामित्र राज मुकुट मानपदवी	Grand Cordon (GCC)	27 August 2020	Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward to royal family members, foreign heads of state and senior members of foreign royal families for meritorious services to the country.
	Grand Cross (GRC)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward to royal family members, members of the government, privy council members, foreign heads of state and government and members of foreign royal families for meritorious services to the country.
	Grand Commander (GOC)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward to senior military and diplomatic officials, low-ranking members of the government and lower members of the foreign royal families for meritorious services to the country.
	Commander (COC)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward to military personnel and civilians for meritorious services to the country.
The Most Excellent Order of the Vishwamitra विश्वामित्र मानपदवी	Grand Cordon (GCV)	3 July 2020	Founded by Tanishkaa Patranabish. Limited to the Vishwamitran rulers and former Prime Ministers for meritorious services to the country.
	Grand Cross (GCrV)		Founded by Tanishkaa Patranabish as a reward to members of the government, senior diplomats, privy councillors, chiefs of the armed forces for meritorious services to the country. Also conferred on foreign heads of state, heads of government, royalties, etc.
	Companion (ComV)		Founded by Tanishkaa Patranabish as a reward for meritorious service to the country.
	Commander (CV)		Founded by Tanishkaa Patranabish as a reward for meritorious service to the country.
	Member (MV)		Founded by Tanishkaa Patranabish as a reward for meritorious service to the country.
The Most Gallant Order of Mahabali Karthika Padaka महाबली कार्तिका पदक मानपदवी	Grand Commander (GCKP)	23 January 2021	Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward for meritorious military service. Limited to the Vishwamitran rulers, foreign heads of state and government, and serving chiefs of the armed forces.
	Commander First Class (C1KP)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward for meritorious military service.
	Commander Second Class (C2KP)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward for meritorious military service.
	Commander (CKP)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward for meritorious military service.
	Member (MKP)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward for meritorious military service.
The Order of Diplomatic Service Merit राजनयिक सेवा सर्वोत्कृष्टता मानपदवी	Member Special Class (MDS)	12 December 2020	Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward to foreign heads of state and government for outstanding meritorious services in the interest of enhancing national prestige and promoting amity with allies.
	Member First Class (M1DS)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward to foreigners for outstanding meritorious services in the interest of enhancing national prestige and promoting amity with allies.
	Member Second Class (M2DS)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward to foreigners, diplomats for outstanding meritorious services in the interest of enhancing national prestige and promoting amity with allies.
The Most Noble Order of the Precious Crown बहुमूल्य शीर्ष मानपदवी	Dame Grand Cross (GCP)	12 August 2020	Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy. Limited to female reigning monarchs, heads of state, consorts of reigning monarchs.
	Dame First Class (DFP)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy. Limited to female heirs, and mothers, female members of royal families, female heads of government, etc.
	Dame Second Class (DSP)		Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy. Limited to female members of the royal families, female members of the government, diplomats, etc.
The Most Distinguished Order for Merit and Public Service सर्वोत्कृष्टता एवं सार्वजनिक सेवा मानपदवी	Companion (CMP)	6 January 2021	Founded by Dhrubajyoti Roy as a reward to recognize merit in fields of culture, art, technology, vexillology, heraldry and bravery.

Decorations

Complete name	Post-nominals letters	Ribbon	Established	Founder	Awarded/to/for/by
Royal Vishwamitran Chain शाही विश्वामित्र चेन	RVC		13 March 2021	Rashtradhyaksh Dhrubajyoti Roy	Personal decoration of the monarch. For highest deeds of contributions to the nation, government and people. Limited to only 10 living recipients.
National Service Medal राष्ट्रीय सेवा पदक	NSM		8 April 2021	Rashtradhyaksh Dhrubajyoti Roy	Granted once a year, on the eve of National Day. For outstanding contributions, services, friendship with Vishwamitra.

Commemorative medals

Complete name	Ribbon	Established	Founder	Awarded/to/for/by
Commemorative Medal of the 20th Birthday of the First Prime Minister प्रथम प्रधानमंत्री के 20वें जन्मदिन का स्मारक पदक		11 November 2020	Rashtradhyaksh Dhrubajyoti Roy	Conferred once. For commemoration of the occasion of the 20th birthday of the founder-prime minister Princess Arnisha.
Commemorative Medal of the First Anniversary of the Vishwamitran Monarchy विश्वामित्र राजशाही की पहली वर्षगांठ का स्मारक पदक		6 June 2020	Rashtradhyaksh Dhrubajyoti Roy	Conferred once. For commemoration of the first anniversary of the Vishwamitran Monarchy on 8 June and conferred upon civilians and foreign dignitaries for outstanding contributions.

Order of Precendence

Main article: List of post-nominal letters (Vishwamitra)

Ribbon	Honour	Post-nominal letters
	Royal Knight/Lady with Collar of the Most Exalted Royal Family Order of Vishwamitra	KV/LV
	Royal Knight/Lady of the Most Exalted Royal Family Order of Vishwamitra
	Stranger Knight/Lady of the Most Exalted Royal Family Order of Vishwamitra
	Grand Collar of the Most Honourable Order of the Lotus	GColL
	Knight/Dame of the Most Auspicious Order of the Sanghamitra	KOS/DOS
	Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Lotus	GCL
	Grand Cordon of the Most Illustrious Royal Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra	GCC
	Grand Cordon of the Most Excellent Order of the Vishwamitra	GCV
	Grand Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Mahabali Karthika Padaka	GCKP
	Member Special Class of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit	MDS
	Grand Cross of the Most Illustrious Royal Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra	GRC
	Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Vishwamitra	GCrV
	Dame Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of the Precious Crown	GCP
	Commander First Class of the Most Gallant Order of Mahabali Karthika Padaka	C1KP
	Member First Class of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit	M1DS
	Dame First Class of the Most Noble Order of the Precious Crown	DFP
	Grand Commander of the Most Illustrious Royal Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra	GOC
	Companion of the Most Excellent Order of the Vishwamitra	ComV
	Commander Second Class of the Most Gallant Order of Mahabali Karthika Padaka	C2KP
	Member Second Class of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit	M2DS
	Dame Second Class of the Most Noble Order of the Precious Crown	DSP
	Companion of the Most Distinguished Order for Merit and Public Service	CMP
	Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Lotus	ComL
	Commander of the Most Illustrious Royal Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra	COC
	Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the Vishwamitra	CV
	Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Mahabali Karthika Padaka	CKP
	Member of the Most Excellent Order of the Vishwamitra	MV
	Member of the Most Gallant Order of Mahabali Karthika Padaka	MKP

Former awards

Former orders

Federal

Name	Ranks	Abbrv.	Ribbon	Established	Dissolved	Description
The Most Noble and Most Auspicious Order of the Commonwealth	Knight/Dame	KC		3 August 2019	3 July 2020	Highest decoration in Commonwealth of Friends Society, conferred upon both citizens and foreign nationals.
	Officer	OC		3 August 2019	3 July 2020
The Order of Service Merit	Member	OSM		30 December 2019	3 July 2020	Conferred for services benefitting the nation and its people; replaced the former National Service Medal.
The Friends Society Ratna	Recipient	FSR		15 April 2015	3 July 2020	Highest decoration in Friends Society, conferred exclusively upon citizens and office-holders of the erstwhile Friends Society.
The Padma Ratna	Recipient	PR
The Bhushan Ratna		BR
The Shri Ratna		SR

Provincial and territorial

Province of Purvanchal
Name	Ranks	Abbrv.	Ribbon	Established	Dissolved	Description
The Most Exalted Order of the Crown of Dhrubajyoti	Grand Collar	GColCD		18 June 2020	7 September 2020	Founded by the Rajpramukh of Purvanchal upon the suggestion of his Kamrupan counterpart in order to confer upon individuals for their outstanding services to Purvanchal. Conferred only upon two individuals; replaced by the Royal Family Order of Purvanchal on 7 September 2020.
The Most Exalted Order of the Crown of Dhrubajyoti	Grand Cross	GCCD		18 June 2020	7 September 2020
Special Administrative Region of Chandril
The Order of Chandril	Knight/Lady	KOC		30 November 2020	6 February 2021	Founded by the Sovereign on the advice of the Administrator; conferred for extraordinary services to the people and the region. Dissolved following the expulsion of Chandril from the federation.

Former commemorative medals

Name	Ribbon	First conferred	Last conferred	Description
National Service Medal		2016	2018	Conferred for services benefitting the nation and its people.
Hero of the Nation Medal		30 April 2020		Conferred only upon three individuals who have served as the National Leaders of the nation, viz. Arnisha Phatowali, Dhrubajyoti Roy and Tanishkaa Patranabish respectively for their extraordinary and conspicuous services to the nation, and also for the national building process.
Medal "For Services to National Leader II"		30 April 2020		Constituted by the outgoing administration of President Dhrubajyoti Roy to confer upon individuals for services to the National Leader during his tenure in office between 2010 and 2020.
Investiture Medal of National Leader III		3 May 2020		Constituted by the outgoing administration of President Dhrubajyoti Roy to confer upon individuals for services to the nation on the occasion of the accession of Tanishkaa Patranabish as the President and Third National Leader of the nation.