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Orders, Decorations, And Medals Of Ghana
There are four orders in Ghana: Order of the Star of Ghana, Order of the Volta, Medal for Gallantry and Grand Medal. These were instituted in 1960 as a replacement for the British honours system that was conferred under the Gold Coast and the Dominion of Ghana. President John Kufuor added a controversial Grand Order of the Star and Eagles of Ghana in June 2008. Traditional Orders Order of the Star of Ghana Ribbon : tricolor green - yellow - red * Companion (CSG) - Honorary Division, Civil Division * Officer (OSG) - Honorary Division, Civil Division, Military Division * Member (MSG) - Civil Division, Military Division, Police Division, Honorary Division Order of the Volta Ribbon : navy blue with red borders and a central black stripe * Companion (CV) - Civil Division, Military Division, Honorary Division * Officer (OV) - Civil Division, Military Division, Honorary Division * Member (MV) - Civil Division, Military Division, Police Division, Honorary Division Medal fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Honours System
In the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, personal bravery, achievement, or service are rewarded with honours. The honours system consists of three types of award: *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. Appointments to the various orders and awards of other honours are usually published in ''The London Gazette''. Brief history Although the Anglo-Saxon monarchs are known to have rewarded their loyal subjects with rings and other symbols of favour, it was the Normans who introduced knighthoods as part of their feudal government. The first English order of chivalry, the Order of the Garter, was created in 1348 by Edward III. Since then, the system has evolved to address the changing need to recognise other forms of service to the Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Order Of The Elephant Of Godenu
The Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu is a dynastic Order of Merit in the sub-national kingdom of Godenu, Volta Region of Ghana. The current Grand Master of the Order is the traditional ruler Togbe Osei III. Medals and grades The Order is awarded in three grades: * Grand Cross (GCREG) * Commander (CREG) * Knight (KREG) or Dame (DREG) 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. Privileges All members of the Order 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". Recipients of the two other grades may use the prefix style of "The Honourable". Members may wear the appropriate Insignia for their grade and use the Insignia in their heraldry. See also * Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu * Orders, decorations, and medals of Ghana There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghana And The Commonwealth Of Nations
The foreign relations of Ghana are controlled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana. Ghana is active in the United Nations and many of its specialised agencies, the World Trade Organization, the Non-Aligned Movement, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States. Generally, it follows the consensus of the Non-aligned Movement and the OAU on economic and political issues not directly affecting its own interests. Ghana has been extremely active in international peacekeeping activities under UN auspices in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Rwanda, and the Balkans, in addition to an eight-year sub-regional initiative with its ECOWAS partners to develop and then enforce a cease-fire in Liberia. Ghana is also a member of the International Criminal Court. Guiding principles and objectives Ghana's foreign policy since independence has been characterised by a commitment to the principles and ideals of non-alignment and Pan-A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Honours And Awards
The National Honours and Awards is a national awards ceremony that honours Ghanaian people who have rendered distinguished services to Ghana in various fields and careers. The ceremony is held on 30 June every year in Ghana. History The maiden ceremony was held in 1960 when Ghana became a republic under the auspices of the country's first president, Kwame Nkrumah. It remained a low key event until 2006 when President John Agyekum Kufour instituted 30 June every year as National Honours Day. The awards There are five distinct awards that a recipient is given: *Order of the Star and Eagles of Ghana *Order of the Star of Ghana *Order of the Volta *The Medal for Gallantry *The Grand Medal See also *Orders, decorations, and medals of Ghana There are four orders in Ghana: Order of the Star of Ghana, Order of the Volta, Medal for Gallantry and Grand Medal. These were instituted in 1960 as a replacement for the British honours system that was conferred under the Gold Coast and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Jubilee Medal 2022
The Royal Jubilee Medal is an official medal of the sub-national Kingdom of Gbi Traditional Area Hohoe, the largest in the Volta Region of Ghana. The Grand Master of the Order is the traditional Ruler Togbe Ngoryfia Céphas Kosi Bansah Traditional, Spiritual and Honorable King of the Ewe, Head of the Royal House of Bansah, President of the Crown Council of the Kingdom, called "The Eagle of Hohoe" (since 1992). The Royal Jubilee Medal was established on the Occasion of the 30th Jubilee of Togbe Ngoryfia Céphas Kosi Bansh's accession on the Throne in the sub-national Kingdom of Gbi Traditional Area Hohoe. It has only one Class and is restricted to 150 awardings worldwide in 2022. Notable recipients Christoph Glogger, Mayor of Bad Dürkheim Jutta Steinruck, Mayor of Ludwigshafen Dr. Peter Kurz, Lord mayor of Mannheim Gallery File:Glogger.jpg, Christoph Glogger receiving the Royal Jubilee Medal File:King-cephas-Mayor.jpg, Peter Kurz receiving the Royal Jubilee Medal Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Humanitarian Order Of The Kingdom
Royal may refer to: People * Royal (name), a list of people with either the surname or given name * A member of a royal family Places United States * Royal, Arkansas, an unincorporated community * Royal, Illinois, a village * Royal, Iowa, a city * Royal, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Royal, Nebraska, a village * Royal, Franklin County, North Carolina, an unincorporated area * Royal, Utah, a ghost town * Royal, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Royal Gorge, on the Arkansas River in Colorado * Royal Township (other) Elsewhere * Mount Royal, a hill in Montreal, Canada * Royal Canal, Dublin, Ireland * Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Royal'' (Jesse Royal album), a 2021 reggae album * ''The Royal'', a British medical drama television series * ''The Royal Magazine'', a monthly British literary magazine published between 1898 and 1939 * ''Royal'' (Indian magazine), a men's lifestyle bimonthly * Royal Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal And Dynastic Order Of The Eagle Of Hohoe
Royal may refer to: People * Royal (name), a list of people with either the surname or given name * A member of a royal family Places United States * Royal, Arkansas, an unincorporated community * Royal, Illinois, a village * Royal, Iowa, a city * Royal, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Royal, Nebraska, a village * Royal, Franklin County, North Carolina, an unincorporated area * Royal, Utah, a ghost town * Royal, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Royal Gorge, on the Arkansas River in Colorado * Royal Township (other) Elsewhere * Mount Royal, a hill in Montreal, Canada * Royal Canal, Dublin, Ireland * Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Royal'' (Jesse Royal album), a 2021 reggae album * ''The Royal'', a British medical drama television series * ''The Royal Magazine'', a monthly British literary magazine published between 1898 and 1939 * ''Royal'' (Indian magazine), a men's lifestyle bimonthly * Royal Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Order Of The Golden Fire Dog
Royal may refer to: People * Royal (name), a list of people with either the surname or given name * A member of a royal family Places United States * Royal, Arkansas, an unincorporated community * Royal, Illinois, a village * Royal, Iowa, a city * Royal, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Royal, Nebraska, a village * Royal, Franklin County, North Carolina, an unincorporated area * Royal, Utah, a ghost town * Royal, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Royal Gorge, on the Arkansas River in Colorado * Royal Township (other) Elsewhere * Mount Royal, a hill in Montreal, Canada * Royal Canal, Dublin, Ireland * Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Royal'' (Jesse Royal album), a 2021 reggae album * ''The Royal'', a British medical drama television series * ''The Royal Magazine'', a monthly British literary magazine published between 1898 and 1939 * ''Royal'' (Indian magazine), a men's lifestyle bimonthly * Royal Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. The current Grand Master of the Order is the traditional ruler Togbe Osei III. Medals and Grades The Order is awarded in five classes: * Grand Cross (GCRLG) * Grand Officer (GORLG) * Commander (CRLG) * Officer (ORLG) * Knight (KRLG) or Dame (DRLG) 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. In special cases, Grand Master may confer the title of Knight of the Grand Cross with Collar. Privileges 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 m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Medal
There are four orders in Ghana: Order of the Star of Ghana, Order of the Volta, Medal for Gallantry and Grand Medal. These were instituted in 1960 as a replacement for the British honours system that was conferred under the Gold Coast and the Dominion of Ghana. President John Kufuor added a controversial Grand Order of the Star and Eagles of Ghana in June 2008. Traditional Orders Order of the Star of Ghana Ribbon : tricolor green - yellow - red * Companion (CSG) - Honorary Division, Civil Division * Officer (OSG) - Honorary Division, Civil Division, Military Division * Member (MSG) - Civil Division, Military Division, Police Division, Honorary Division Order of the Volta Ribbon : navy blue with red borders and a central black stripe * Companion (CV) - Civil Division, Military Division, Honorary Division * Officer (OV) - Civil Division, Military Division, Honorary Division * Member (MV) - Civil Division, Military Division, Police Division, Honorary Division Medal fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Gold Coast
The Gold Coast was a British Crown colony on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa from 1821 until its independence in 1957 as Ghana. The term Gold Coast is also often used to describe all of the four separate jurisdictions that were under the administration of the Governor of the Gold Coast. These were the Gold Coast itself, Ashanti, the Northern Territories Protectorate and the British Togoland trust territory. The first European explorers To arrive at the coast were the Portuguese in 1471. They encountered a variety of African kingdoms, some of which controlled substantial deposits of gold in the soil. In 1483, the Portuguese came to the continent for increased trade. They built the Castle of Elmina, the first European settlement on the Gold Coast. From here they acquired slaves and gold in trade for European goods, such as metal knives, beads, mirrors, rum, and guns. News of the successful trading spread quickly, and British, Dutch, Danish, Prussian and Swedish traders arr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medal For Gallantry (Ghana)
The Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. The MG was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalent. It is ranked third in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the Medal of Gallantry are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "MG". Description * The Medal for Gallantry is circular and is made of gold-plated silver. It is ensigned with the Crown of Saint Edward. The obverse bears a Federation Star, which is superimposed on a circle of flames. This image represents action under fire. * The reverse shows a horizontal panel superimposed on a design of fluted rays. * The Medal for Gallantry is suspended from a 32 millimetre-wide ribbon by a narrow gold-plated silver suspender bar. The ribbon has a design of chevrons of light orange alternating with chevrons of deep orange angled at 60 degrees. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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