Order of Ceannlaidir

Order of Ceannlaidir
The Order of Ceannlaidir medal
Awarded by Aisling Defense Force
Eligibility	Any active duty or reserve member of the Aisling Defense Force
Awarded for	Awarded for "unparalleled deeds of honor and bravery in service to the nation in battle"
Status	Currently Awarded
Statistics
Established	1 January, 1864
Total awarded	24
Precedence
Next (higher)	None
Equivalent	None
Next (lower)	Armed Forces Distinguished Service Award
The Order of Ceannlaidir ribbon

The Order of Ceannlaidir is the highest and most prestigious military honor issued by the Aisling Defense Force and the government of Temuair. The Order of Ceannlaidir is awarded to members of the armed forces members who have distinguished themselves by acts of extreme valor or heroism within a combat zone during a time of declared conflict or emergency. It is the only award that must be presented personally to a recipient by the sitting Ceannasaí and is the only award worn around the neck issued by the Aisling Defense Force. The Order of Ceannlaidir is one of the oldest continuously issued combat decoration of the armed forces, dating back to the military reorganization efforts of 1850.

Namesake

It is named for Ceannlaidir the Aisling god of war and honor.

Awarding and eligibility

The Order of Ceannlaidir can be award more than once to the same recipient. If an individual receives more than one Order of Ceannlaidir then the ribbon would display the appropriate amount of Rosetón devices. In the time that the Order of Ceannlaidir has been authorized, it has never been awarded more than once to the same individual.