Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu

The Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu is a dynastic Order of Merit in the sub-national kingdom of Godenu, Volta Region of Ghana.[1]

Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu
Insignia of the Order
Awarded by Grand Master
TypeDynastic Order of Merit
StatusCurrently constituted
DufiaTogbe Osei III
GradesGrand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight or Dame
Precedence
Next (higher)Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu
Next (lower)None

The current Grand Master of the Order is the traditional ruler Togbe Osei III.[2]

Medals and Grades
Grand Cross - Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu

The Order is awarded in five classes:[3]

The Order is usually granted for life in all grades. Only rarely, at the Grand Cross level, may it be granted as an hereditary dignity to reward exceptional service to the Royal House.[4]

In special cases, Grand Master may confer the title of Knight of the Grand Cross with Collar.

Privileges
Order of Wear - Royal Order of the Lion (Godenu)

All members are entitled to use the honorary title of "Knight" or "Dame".

Recipients of the Grand Cross may use the prefix style of "His or Her Excellency". Grand Officers and Commanders may use the prefix style of "The Honourable".

Members are entitled to wear the Order's Insignia at the appropriate grade and may use the Order's Insignia in their heraldry.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Constitution of the Republic of Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  2. "National Commission On Culture". www.ghanaculture.gov.gh. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  3. Royal Order of the Lion
  4. Ränge und Klassen
  5. National Mission on Culture
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