Alternative History

An order of chivalry, order of knighthood, chivalric order, or equestrian order is an order of knights, typically founded during or inspired by the original Catholic military orders of the Crusades (c. 1099–1291) and paired with medieval concepts of ideals of chivalry.

Since the 15th century, orders of chivalry, often as dynastic orders, began to be established in a more courtly fashion that could be created ad hoc. These orders would often retain the notion of being a confraternity, society or other association of members, but some of them were ultimately purely honorific and consisted of a medal decoration. In fact, these decorations themselves often came to be known informally as orders. These institutions in turn gave rise to the modern-day orders of merit of sovereign states.

In egypt the first chivalric orders were introduced by Pharaoh Senusret VIII who had great interest on european Nobility and chivalry, which lead him to not only introduce the first orders but also reform the egyptian nobility adding new ranks

PS Wearing of the Insignia of the Egyptian Orders

Wearing of the insignia of the orders of Egypt

Classes of Insignia

  1. Knight
  2. Officer
  3. Commander
  4. Grand Officer
  5. Grand Cross

Chivalric Orders[]

The orders are in order of level, the Order of the Sematawy being the highest award in the land.

Name Ribbon Bar Star Sash Grand Cordon Grand Collar Awarded for
Order of the Sematawy PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Sematawy Star of the Egyptian Order of the Sematawy Sash of the Order of the Sematawy Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sematawy Grand Collar of the Egyptian Order of the Sematawy As a token of gratitude and recognition for those who have rendered significant service to the Egyptian nation
Order of the Double Crown PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Double Crown Star of the Egyptian Order of the Double Crown Sash of the Order of the Double Crown Grand Cordon of the Order of the Double Crown Grand Collar of the Egyptian Order of the Double Crown As a token of gratitude and recognition for those who have rendered significant service to the Egyptian Monarch
Order of the Two Ladies PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Two Ladies Star of the Order of Two Ladies (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Two Ladies Grand Cordon of the Order of the Two Ladies Grand Collar of the Egyptian Order of the two Ladies As a token of gratitude and recognition for those who have rendered significant service in the area of Government
Order of the Nile PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Nile Star of the Order of the Nile (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Nile PS PS Grand Cordon of the Order of the Nile PS Grand Collar of the Egyptian Order of the Nile As a award to persons who had rendered useful service to the waterways of the country
Order of the Eye of Horus PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Eye of Horus Star of the Order of the Eye of Horus (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Eye of Horus Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Eye of Horus Grand Collar of the Order of the Eye of Horus Distinguished service in the ministry of intelligence
Order of the Lotus & Papyrus PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Lotus & Papyrus Star of the Order of the Papyrus and Lotus (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Lotus and Papyrus Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Lotus and Papyrus Grand Collar of the Order of the Lotus and Papyrus As a token of gratitude and recognition for those who have rendered significant service in the area of diplomacy
Order of the Pyramid PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Pyramid Star of the Order of the Pyramid (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Pyramid Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Pyramid Grand Collar of the Order of the Pyramid As a token of gratitude and recognition for those who have rendered significant service to the protection of national monuments
Order of Merit PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Merit Star of the Order of Merit (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of Merit Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Merit Grand Collar of the Order of Merit As a token of gratitude and recognition for merits in service to the Egyptian State
Order of the Gold of Honour PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Gold of Honor Star of the Order of the Gold of Honour (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Gold of Honour Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Gold of Honor Grand Collar of the Order of the Gold of Honour Merits in service to the King whether milllitary or civil
Order of Millitary Valour PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Millitary Valour Star of the Order of Millitary Valour (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Military Valour Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Military Valour Grand Collar of the Order of Military Valour An act of valour or devotion in the presence of the enemy and oustanding bravery on the field of battle
Order of Sientific Merit PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Scientific Merit Star of the Order of the Scientific Merit (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Sientific Merit Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Scientific Merit Grand Collar of the Order of Scientific Merit scientific and technical contributions to the cause and development of science
Order of Cultural Merit PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Cultural Merit Star of the Order of Cultural Merit (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of Cultural Merit Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Cultural Merit Grand Collar of the Order of Cultural Merit Outstanding meritorious services in the fields of culture and art in the interest of promoting the national culture and national development.
Order of the Ankh PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Ankh Star of the Order of the Ankh (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Ankh Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Ankh Grand Collar of the Order of the Ankh Given to Egyptians who saved the lives of fellow citizens
Order of the Star PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Star Star of the Order of the Star (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Star Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Star Grand Collar of the Order of the Star Distinguished service in the area of aviation
Order of the Builder PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Builder Star of the Order of the Builder (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Builder Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Builder Grand Collar of the Order of the Builder Unique achievements in the field of architecture
Order of the Djed Pillar PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Djed Pillar Star of the Order of the Djed (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Djed Pillar Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Djed Pillar Grand Collar of the Order of the Djed Pillar Awarded for police, firefighters and medical professionals for distinguished service and bravery in civillian service
Order and Medal of the Silver Ankh PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Silver Ankh Star of the Order of the Silver Ankh (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Silver Ankh Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Silver Ankh Grand Collar of the Order of the Silver Ankh Given to Egyptian soldiers who saved the lives of civillians in a war
Order of Thutmose IV PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Thutmose IV Star of the Order of Thutmose IV (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Thutmose IV Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Thutmose IV Grand Collar of the Order of Thutmose IV Recognition for those who have rendered significant achievments in the area of conservation of the ancient monuments of Egypt
Order of Crown Prince Khaemwaset PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Khaemwaset Star of the Order of Khaemwaset (Pharaonic Survival) Sash of the Order of the Crown Prince Khaemwaset Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Khaemwaset Grand Collar of the Order of Khaemwaset Recognition for those who have rendered significant achievments in the area of Egyptology

Royal Orders[]

Name Ribbon Bar Star Sash Grand Cordon Grand Collar Awarded for
Orders of the Unifiers
Order of Narmer the Unifier PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Order of Narmer I Star of the order of the Pharaoh Narmer I Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Narmer I Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Narmer I Grand Collar of the Order of Narmer I At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Djoser the Great PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Djoser Star of the order of the Pharaoh Djoser Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Djoser Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Djoser Grand Collar of the Order of Djoser At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Mentuhotep the Unifier PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Mentuhotep II Star of the order of the Pharaoh Mentuhotep II Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Mentuhotep II Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Mentuhotep II Grand Collar of the Order of Montuhotep II At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Ahmose the Liberator PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Ahmose II Star of the order of the Pharaoh Ahmose II Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Ahmose II Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Ahmose II Grand Collar of the Order of Ahmose II At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Psamtik the Great PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Psamtik I Star of the order of the Pharaoh Psamtik I Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Psamtik I Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Psamtik I Grand Collar of the Order of Psamtik I At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Ahmose the Merciful PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Ahmose IV Star of the order of the Pharaoh Ahmose IV Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Ahmose IV Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Ahmose IV Grand Collar of the Order of Ahmose IV At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Siptah the Restorer PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Siptah III Star of the order of the Pharaoh Siptah III Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Siptah III Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Siptah III Grand Collar of the Order of Siptah III At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Narmer the Reunifier PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Narmer II Star of the order of the Pharaoh Narmer II Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Narmer II Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Narmer II Grand Collar of the Order of Narmer II At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Senusret the Magnanimous PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Senusret VIII Star of the order of the Pharaoh Senusret VIII Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Senusret VIII Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Senusret VIII Grand Collar of the Order of Senusret VIII At the sovereign's pleasure
Orders of the Great ones
Order of Sneferu the Persistent PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Sneferu Star of the order of the Pharaoh Sneferu Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Sneferu Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Sneferu Grand Collar of the Order of Sneferu At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Senusret the Magnificent PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Senusret III Star of the order of the Pharaoh Senusret III Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Senusret III Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Senusret III Collar of the Order of Pharaoh Senusret III the Magnificent At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Thutmose the Conqueror PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Thutmose III Star of the order of the Pharaoh Thutmose III Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Thutmose III Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Thutmose III Grand Collar of the Order of Thutmose III At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Amenhotep the Strong PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Amenhotep II Star of the order of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II Grand Collar of the Order of Amenhotep II At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Amenhotep the Magnificent PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Amenhotep III Star of the order of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III Grand Collar of the Order of Amenhotep III At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Horemheb the Good PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Horemheb I Star of the order of the Pharaoh Horemheb I Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Horemheb I Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Horemheb I Grand Collar of the Order of Horemheb I At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Seti The Conqueror PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Seti Star of the order of the Pharaoh Seti I Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Seti I Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Seti I Grand Collar of the Order of Seti I At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Ramesses the Great PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Ramesses II Star of the order of the Pharaoh Ramesses II Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Ramesses II Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Ramesses II Grand Collar of the Order of Ramesses II At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Ramesses the Good PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of the Ramesses III Star of the order of the Pharaoh Ramesses III Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Ramesses III Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Ramesses III Grand Collar of the Order of Ramesses III Merits in military strategy
Order of Ahmose the Great PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Psamtik the Great Star of the order of the Pharaoh Ahmose III Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Ahmose III Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Ahmose III Grand Collar of the Order of Ahmose III At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Tutankhamun the Restorer PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Tutankhamun Star of the order of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun I Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun I Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun I Grand Collar of the Order of Tutankhamun defendors of the faith
Order of Akhenaten PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Akhenaten Star of the order of the Pharaoh Akhenaten Sash of the Order of the Pharaoh Akhenaten Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pharaoh Akhenaten Grand Collar of the Order of Akhenaten Merits in inovation

Dynastic Orders[]

Name Ribbon Bar Star Male Insignia Female Insignia Awarded for
Order of Nebiriau VII and Hatshepsut VI PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Nebiriau VII and Hatshepsut VI Star of the order of Nebiriau VII and Hatshepsut VI Male Insignia of the Order of Nebiriau VII and Hatshepsut VI Female Insignia of the Order of Nebiriau VII and Hatshepsut VI At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Tutankhamun V PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Tutankhamun V Star of the order of Tutankhamun V Male Insignia of the Order of Tutankhamun V Female Insignia of the Order of Tutankhamun V At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Nebiriau VIII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Nebirau VIII Star of the order of Nebiriau VIII Male Insignia of the Order of Nebiriau VIII Female Insignia of the Order of Nebiriau VIII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Dedumose VIII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Dedumose VIII Star of the order of Dedumose VIII Male Insignia of the Order of Dedumose VIII Female Insignia of the Order of Dedumose VIII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Senusret IX PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Senusret IX Star of the order of Senusret IX Male Insignia of the Order of Senusret IX Female Insignia of the Order of Senusret IX At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Twosret V PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Twosret V Star of the order of Twosret V Male Insignia of the Order of Twosret V Female Insignia of the Order of Twosret V At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Senusret X PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Senusret X Star of the order of Senusret X Badge Male Insignia of the Order of Senusret X Female Insignia of the Order of Senusret X At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Amenhotep VIII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Amenhotep VIII Star of the order of Amenhotep VIII Male Insignia of the Order of Amenhotep VIII Female Insignia of the Order of Amenhotep VIII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Amenemhat XI PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Amenemhat XI Star of the order of Amenemhat XI Male Insignia of the Order of Amenemhat XI Female Insignia of the Order of Amenemhat XI At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Senusret XI PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Senusret XI Star of the order of Senusret XI Male Insignia of the Order of Senusret XI Female Insignia of the Order of Senusret XI At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Thutmose VIII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Thutmose VIII Star of the order of Thutmose VIII Male Insignia of the Order of Thutmose VIII Female Insignia of the Order of Thutmose VIII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Senusret XII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Senusret XII Star of the order of Senusret XII Male Insignia of the Order of Senusret XII Female Insignia of the Order of Senusret XII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Seti VIII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Seti VIII Star of the order of Seti VIII Male Insignia of the Order of Seti VIII Female Insignia of the Order of Seti VIII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Amenemhat XII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Amenemhat XII Star of the order of Amenemhat XII Male Insignia of the Order of Amenemhat XII Female Insignia of the Order of Amenemhat XII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Horemheb X PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Horemheb X Star of the order of Horemheb X Male Insignia of the Order of Horemheb X Female Insignia of the Order of Horemheb X At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Merenptah VIII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Merenptah VIII Star of the order of Merenptah VIII Male Insignia of the Order of Merenptah VIII Female Insignia of the Order of Merenptah VIII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Ramesses XXII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Ramesses XXII Star of the order of Ramesses XXII Male Insignia of the Order of Ramesses XXII Female Insignia of the Order of Ramesses XXII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Tutankhamun VI PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Tutankhamun VI Star of the order of Tutankhamun VI Order of Tutankhamun VI (Pharaonic Survival) Female Insignia of the Order of Tutankhamun VI At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Ahmose VIII PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Ahmose VIII Star of the order of Ahmose VIII Order of Ahmose VIII (Pharaonic Survival) MI Female Insignia of the Order of Ahmose VIII At the sovereign's pleasure
Order of Sihathor IV PS Ribbon Bar of the Order of Sihathor IV Star of the order of Sihathor IV Order of Sihathor IV (Pharaonic Survival) Female Insignia of the Order of Sihathor IV At the sovereign's pleasure