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+ | | name = Most Excellent Order of the Cygnian Empire |
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| caption = Neck decoration (in Military Div.) |
| caption = Neck decoration (in Military Div.) |
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| − | | grades = Knight/Dame Grand Cross ( |
+ | | grades = Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCE)<br> |
| − | Knight/Dame Companion ( |
+ | Knight/Dame Companion (KCE/DCE)<br> |
| − | Companion ( |
+ | Companion (CCE)<br> |
| − | Officer ( |
+ | Officer (OCE)<br> |
| − | Member ( |
+ | Member (MCE) |
| − | | former_grades = Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the Empire |
+ | | former_grades = Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the Cygnian Empire<br>Commander of the Order of the Cygnian Empire<br>Member of the Order of the Cygnian Empire for Gallantry<br>Member of the Order of the Cygnian Empire for Meritorious Service |
| higher = {{JoW|Imperial Victorian Order}} |
| higher = {{JoW|Imperial Victorian Order}} |
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| lower = Varies, depending on rank |
| lower = Varies, depending on rank |
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| − | The '''Most Excellent Order of the Empire |
+ | The '''Most Excellent Order of the Cygnian Empire''' is a Cygnian {{w|order of chivalry}}; rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by {{JoW|Monarchy of Cygnia|King}} {{JoW|George III of Cygnia|George III}}, and comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male, or dame if female. |
| − | Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the Empire of Cygnia were at first made on the nomination of the Cygnian Government, and the Governors of Cygnia's numerous colonial territories. All territories that gained independence following decolonisation ceased recommending individuals to the order. Today, recommendations to the Order are made by the Council of the Order of the Empire |
+ | Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the Empire of Cygnia were at first made on the nomination of the Cygnian Government, and the Governors of Cygnia's numerous colonial territories. All territories that gained independence following decolonisation ceased recommending individuals to the order. Today, recommendations to the Order are made by the Council of the Order of the Cygnian Empire, and honours of the Order are conferred upon appointees by the {{JoW|Queen Elizabeth|Queen}}. |
==Current classes== |
==Current classes== |
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The five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: |
The five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: |
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| − | #'''Knight Grand Cross''' or '''Dame Grand Cross''' of the Order of the Empire |
+ | #'''Knight Grand Cross''' or '''Dame Grand Cross''' of the Order of the Cygnian Empire ('''GCE''') |
| − | #'''Knight Companion''' or '''Dame Companion''' of the Order of the Empire |
+ | #'''Knight Companion''' or '''Dame Companion''' of the Order of the Cygnian Empire ('''KCE''' or '''DCE''') |
| − | #'''Companion''' of the Order of the Empire |
+ | #'''Companion''' of the Order of the Cygnian Empire ('''CCE''') |
| − | #'''Officer''' of the Order of the Empire |
+ | #'''Officer''' of the Order of the Cygnian Empire ('''OCE''') |
| − | #'''Member''' of the Order of the Empire |
+ | #'''Member''' of the Order of the Cygnian Empire ('''MCE''') |
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Revision as of 09:33, 7 May 2020
| Most Excellent Order of the Cygnian Empire | |
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 Neck decoration (in Military Div.) | |
| Awarded by the Queen of the Cygnians | |
| Type | Order of chivalry |
| Established | 1917 |
| Country |  Cygnia |
| Motto | For God and the Empire |
| Eligibility | Cygnian citizens, or anyone who has made a significant achievement for Cygnia |
| Criteria | Prominent national or regional achievements |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Founder | George III |
| Sovereign and Grand Master | Elizabeth |
| Grades | Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCE) Knight/Dame Companion (KCE/DCE) |
| Former grades | Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the Cygnian Empire Commander of the Order of the Cygnian Empire Member of the Order of the Cygnian Empire for Gallantry Member of the Order of the Cygnian Empire for Meritorious Service |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Imperial Victorian Order |
| Next (lower) | Varies, depending on rank |
The Most Excellent Order of the Cygnian Empire is a Cygnian order of chivalry; rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George III, and comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male, or dame if female.
Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the Empire of Cygnia were at first made on the nomination of the Cygnian Government, and the Governors of Cygnia's numerous colonial territories. All territories that gained independence following decolonisation ceased recommending individuals to the order. Today, recommendations to the Order are made by the Council of the Order of the Cygnian Empire, and honours of the Order are conferred upon appointees by the Queen.
Current classes
The five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence:
- Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Cygnian Empire (GCE)
- Knight Companion or Dame Companion of the Order of the Cygnian Empire (KCE or DCE)
- Companion of the Order of the Cygnian Empire (CCE)
- Officer of the Order of the Cygnian Empire (OCE)
- Member of the Order of the Cygnian Empire (MCE)
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