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Unit Colour Patches

The Gallambrian Honours System is means of rewarding personal or collective bravery, achievement, or service to the Kingdom of Gallambria. The system consists of four type of awards:

  • Honours - Which are used to recognise merit terms of achievement and serivce;
  • Decorations - Which are used to recognise specific deeds; and
  • Medals - Which are used to recognise bravery, long and/or valuable service, operational and special service, and/or good conduct.

Appointments to the various orders and awards of other honours are published in the Gazette.

Categories of honours and awards

Current orders of chivalry

The current system is made of seven orders of chivalry, and four orders of merit. The statutes of each oder specify matters such as the size of the order, the use of post-nominal letters, insignia design and display, and collar days.

Name Ranks (letters) Ribbon Established Founder Motto Awarded to/for/by Associated awards
  • Knight (KL)
  • Lady (LL)
Order of the Lion Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
29 January 1891 King George I Palmam qui meruit ferat ("Let him, who has earned it, bear the palm.") Relating to Gallambria, appointments are made at the Sovereign's sole discrection. none
Royal Georgian Order
  • Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCGO)
  • Knight/Dame Commander (KCGO/DCGO)
  • Commander (CGO)
  • Lieutenant (LGO)
  • Member (MGO)
Royal Georgian Order Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
23 April 1893 King George I Ich Dien ("I Serve.") Services to the Crown. Appointments are made at the Sovereign's sole discrection. Royal Georgian Medal
  • Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCTM)
  • Knight/Dame Commander (KCTM/DCTM)
  • Companion (CTM)
Order of St Thomas & St Michael Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
23 April 1893 King George I Non Sibi, Sed Patriae ("Not for self, but for country.") For important or loyal service in relation to foreign and dominion affairs, at the Sovereign's pleasure none
Order of Merit Companion (OM)
Order of Merit Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
19 July 1903 King George II Pour le Mérit ("For Merit") For service to science, art, literature and culture, at the Sovereign's pleasure. none
Companion (CH)
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9 May 1920 King George II For Honour For nationally important service, at the Sovereign's pleasure. none
  • Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCStG)
  • Knight/Dame Commander (KCStG/DCStG)
  • Companion (CStG)
Order of St George Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
11 November 1921 King George II Officio ante Commodum ("Service before self.") Civil Division: Senior civil servents; Military Division: Senior military officers, at the Sovereign's pleasure. none
The Most Excellent Order of Gallambria
  • Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCG)
  • Knight/Dame Commadner (KCG/DCG)
  • Commander (CG)
  • Officer (OG)
  • Member (MG)
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17 February 1932 King George III Desiderantes meliorem patriam' ("For they desire a better country.") Civil Division: For prominent national or regional achievements; Military Division: For prominent achievements in service to HM Armed Forces, at the Sovereign's pleasure. Order of Gallambria Medal
  • Knight (Yeh: Abbir) (AK)
  • Lady (Yeh: Geveret) (GK)
Order of the Keresh Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
25 September 1944 King George III לא המדרש הוא העקר , אלא המעשה ("It is not what one says, but rather what one does.") Relating to the Bashan, appointments are made at the Sovereign's sole discrection. none
Companion (OSE)
Order of the Star of Eyal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
25 September 1944 King George III לשירות לעם ("For service to the People.") For important or loyal service in relation to regional affairs in the Bashan, at the Sovereign's pleasure. none
  • Knight (KT)
  • Lady (LT)
Order of the Taniwha Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
12 July 1948 King George III Ko Te Tangata ("For the People.") Relating to the Gallambrian External Territories in Marenesia, appointments are made at the Sovereign's pleasure. none
Companion (OSM)
Order of the Star of Marenesia Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
25 September 1944 King George III Mō Nga Mahi Nui ("For Service") For important or loyal service in relation to regional affairs in Marenesia, at the Sovereign's pleasure. none

Other Orders relating to the Crown

Name Ranks (letters) Ribbon Established Founder Motto Awarded to/for/by Associated awards
  • Bailiff/Dame Grand Cross (GCStM)
  • Knight/Dame of Grace/Justice (KCStM/DCStM)
  • Commander/Chaplain (CStM/ChStM)
  • Officer (OStM)
  • Member (MStM)
  • Esquire (EsqStM)
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27 December 1891 King George I Pro Fide Pro Utilitate Hominum ("For Faith, For Service to Humanity") For service to the Order

Decorations

Level 1 Decorations

Complete Name Post-Nominal
letters
Ribbon Established Founder Awarded to/for/by Associated awards
George Cross GC
George Cross Device.svg
George Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
25 April 1895 King George I Gallambrian and allied personnel for "...most conspicuous bravery, or some daring and pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice,

or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy."

Edward Cross EC
Edward Cross Device.svg
Edward Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
15 May 1955 King Edward Gallambrian and allied personnel for "...acts of the greatest herosim or for most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger

not in the presence of the enemy.

Edward Medal
Cross of Valour CV
Cross of Valour Device.svg
Cross of Valour Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
11 November 1975 King Albert I For acts by a Gallambrian Citizen of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril. none
Star of Courage SC
Star of Courage Device.svg
Star of Courage Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
11 November 1975 King Albert I For acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril. none

Level 2A Decorations

Complete Name Post-Nominal
letters
Ribbon Established Founder Awarded to/for/by Associated awards
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross CGC
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
20 March 1991 King Albert I Officers of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for an act (or acts) of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Conspicuous Service Cross CSC
Conspicuous Service Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
20 March 1991 King Albert I Officers of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for outstanding commitment to duty or outstanding application of expcetional skills, judgement or dedication in non-warlike situations. Conspicuous Service Medal
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal CGM
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
20 March 1991 King Albert I Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for an act (or acts) of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy. Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
Conspicuous Service Medal CSM
Conspicuous Service Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
20 March 1991 King Albert I Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for outstanding commitment to duty or outstanding application of expcetional skills, judgement or dedication in non-warlike situations. Conspicuous Service Cross

Level 2B Decorations

Complete Name Post-Nominal
letters
Ribbon Established Founder Awarded to/for/by Associated awards
Edward Medal EM
Edward Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
15 May 1955 King Edward For acts of great bravery. Edward Cross
King's Police Medal for Gallantry KPM
King's Police Medal for Gallantry Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
3 September 1958 King Edward For conspicuous gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals. King's Police Medal for Distinguished Service
King's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry KFSM
King's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
3 September 1958 King Edward For conspicuous gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing damage by fire or natural disaster King's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service

Level 3A Decorations

Complete Name Post-Nominal
letters
Ribbon Established Founder Awarded to/for/by Associated awards
Distinguished Service Cross DSC
Distinguished Service Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
1 March 1890 King George I Officers of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for Gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea. Distinguished Service Medal
Military Cross MC
Military Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
1 March 1890 King George I Officers of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for gallantry during active operations against the enemy. Military Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
26 January 1912 King George II Officers of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for gallantry during active operations against the enemy in the air. Distinguished Flying Medal
Air Force Cross AFC
Air Force Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
26 January 1912 King George II Officers of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for acts of courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy. Air Force Medal
Nursing Service Cross NSC
Nursing Service Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
2 November 1991 King Albert I Officers of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for outstanding performance of nursing duties in both operational and non-operational situations. Nursing Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal DSM
Distinguished Service Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
1 March 1890 King George I Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for Gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea. Distinguished Service Cross
Military Medal MM
Military Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
1 March 1890 King George I Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for gallantry during active operations against the enemy. Military Cross
Distinguished Flying Medal DFM
Distinguished Flying Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
26 January 1912 King George II Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for gallantry during active operations against the enemy in the air. Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Force Medal AFM
Air Force Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
26 January 1912 King George II Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for acts of courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy. Air Force Cross
Nursing Service Medal NSM
Nursing Service Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
2 November 1991 King Albert I Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of His Majesty's Armed Forces, for outstanding performance of nursing duties in both operational and non-operational situations. Nursing Service Cross

Level 3B Decorations

Complete Name Post-Nominal
letters
Ribbon Established Founder Awarded to/for/by Associated awards
Sea Gallantry Medal SGM
Sea Gallantry Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
27 January 1898 King George I Saving life at sea.
King's Gallantry Medal KGM
King's Gallantry Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
27 January 1898 King George I Exemplary acts of bravery
Royal Georgian Medal RGM
Royal Georgian Order Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
23 April 1893 King George I Personal service to the Sovereign or Royal Family Royal Georgian Order
Order of Gallambria Medal OGM
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23 April 1893 King George I
  • Civil Division - Service worthy of particular recognition
  • Military Division - Meritorious service or performance of duty.
Order of Gallambria
King's Police Medal for Distinguished Service KPM
King's Police Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
3 September 1958 King Edward For exhibition of conspicuous devotion to duty in the Police Forces King's Police Medal for Gallantry
King's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service KFSM
King's Fire Service Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
3 September 1958 King Edward For exhibition of conspicuous devotion to duty in the Fire Services King's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry
King's Ambulance Service Medal KASM
King's Ambulance Service Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
3 September 1958 King Edward For exhibition of conspicuous devotion to duty in the Ambulance Services
King's Emergency Services Medal KESM
King's Emergency Services Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
16 July 1999 King Albert I For exhibition of conspicuous devotion to duty in the volunteer emergency services.
King's Corrective Services Medal KCSM
King's Corrective Services Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
16 July 1999 King Albert I For exhibition of conspicuous devotion to duty in corrective services.
King's Volunteer Reserves Medal KVRM
King's Volunteer Reserves Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
16 July 1999 King Albert I Exemplary personal performance over an extended period of service in the Reserve Forces.
King's Service Medal KSM
King's Service Order Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
17 February 2018 King Albert II Voluntary service to the community, or services to the Crown in the public sector, in elected or appointed office. King's Service Order
MNM
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8 March 1985 King Albert I Valuable devotion to duty and exemplary service in the Merchant Navy
None
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27 December 1991 King Albert I Valuable devotion to duty and exemplary service to the Order of St Mary
Royal Humane Society Medal None
Royal Humane Society Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
27 December 1991 HRH Princess Elizabeth The Royal Humane Society of Gallambria to those who, in order to save and preserve life, have put themselves in extreme personal danger
Gallambrian Sports Medal None
Gallambrian Sports Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
25 July 2014 King Albert II Great sporting achievements

Level 4 Decorations

Complete Name Post-Nominal
letters
Ribbon Established Founder Awarded to/for/by Associated awards
Sacrifice Medal None
Sacrifice Medal Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
13 April 1996 King Albert I Members of HM Armed Forces, an allied force, or a Gallambrian citizen under the authority of HM Armed Forces, who was killed or wounded under honourable circumstances in the line of service.
None
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1 March 2009 King Albert I For mentions in despatches
None
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13 April 1996 King Albert I Bravery, not in action against an enemy
None
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13 April 1996 King Albert I Bravery in the air, not in action against an enemy
None
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13 April 1996 King Albert I Meritorious service in an operation theatre.
Queen Mary's Cross of Remembrance None
Queen Mary Cross Device.svg
Queen Mary Cross Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
26 August 2019 Mary, Queen Consort The next of kin of servicemen and women who, have died during operations or were killed as a result of terrorist actions

Other decorations

Complete Name Post-Nominal
letters
Ribbon Established Founder Awarded to/for/by Associated awards
King's Medal for Chiefs and Elders None
King's Medal for Chiefs and Elders Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
26 August 1938 King George III Elders of Aoran, Marenai and Bashani communities for services to their communities
None
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26 August 1938 King George III Members of Aoran, Marenai and Bashani communities for meritorious service to their communities of an exceptional or outstanding nature.

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