Royal Military Order of St George

The Royal Military Order of St George is a military knighthood order of the Kingdom of Tonga.

For other uses, see Order of St. George (disambiguation).

Royal Military Order of St George
Ko e Fakalangilangi Fakakaukau 'o Sa Sia'osi
Awarded by King of Tonga
TypeOrder
Royal houseHouse of Tupou
EligibilityMilitaries
Awarded forMeritorious military services
StatusConstituted
Grand MasterTupou VI
Grades
  • Grand Cross (GCStG)
  • Grand Officer (GOStG)
  • Commander (CStG)
  • Officer (OStG)
  • Member (MStG)
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Queen Salote Tupou III
Next (lower)Order of the Phoenix

Ribbon of the order

History

It was founded by King George Tupou V in 2009 to reward distinguished and meritorious military services by members of the uniformed services, including the Tonga Defence Services and foreigners.

Classes

The Order is awarded in five classes:[1]

  • Grand Cross (GCStG)
  • Grand Officer (GOStG)
  • Commander (CStG)
  • Officer (OStG)
  • Member (MStG)

Insignia
  • The badge consists of a cross-hatched red-enamelled and gold-bordered Greek cross, having in its centre a medallion featuring in its centre an enamelled miniature of Saint George killing the dragon, the whole surrounded by a red ring with an inscription in gold letters "ROYAL MILITARY ORDER OF ST GEORGE". The badge is hanging from the sash through a royal crown of Tonga in gold.
  • The breast star of the Order is a medallion, similar to the badge medallion, at the center of a radiating star of rhomboidal shape.
  • The ribbon is completely dark red.

References
  1. "Gentleman's Military Interest Club" Forum Tonga Orders
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