Order of the Tower and the Sword

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Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword, of Valour, Loyalty and Merit
Военный орден Башни и Меча, Доблести, Верности и Заслуг
Torre e Espada - colar de Comendador.jpg
Badge, collar and star of the order
Awarded by Velikoslavia Velikoslavia
TypeOrder
Established1521
MottoValor, honor, and dignity.
EligibilityVeliko Citizens and foreigners; military and civilian
Awarded forAwarded for exceptional and outstanding merits in the highest offices in the Assembly, Government, courts of justice or in the command of troops in campaign; for military or civic deeds of heroism and to reward outstanding acts of abnegation and sacrifice for the Empire or mankind
StatusCurrently constituted
Grand MasterAlexis V of Velikoslavia
GradesGrand Collar
Grand Lord
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Knight
PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Knight BAR.png
Ribbon bar of the Order of the Tower and Sword

The Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword, of Valour, Loyalty and Merit is one of the highest Orders that can be bestowed upon any Velikoslav Citizens or any foreigner. The order was created in 1643 by Paul I the Scholar, who awarded it to those who participated in the armed conflicts under his father. It has since been awarded to numerous people.

Grades

Ribbon bars
PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Grand Collar.png
Grand Collar (MK)
PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Grand Cross BAR.png
Grand Lord (ML)
PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Grand Officer BAR.png
Grand Officer (MA)
PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Commander BAR.png
Commander (DI)
PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Officer BAR.png
Officer (AX)
PRT Military Order of the Tower and of the Sword - Knight BAR.png
Knight (IP) / Dame (IP)

Benefits

Those awarded with any degree from the Military Order of the Tower and Sword of Valor, Loyalty and Merit have the following rights:

  • Preference in admission to state-run social establishments
  • The right to a pension, corresponding to rank, if they lack sufficient livelihoods. Granting of the pension and its transmission to surviving spouses, or to persons who have lived in a similar situation to the spouses, and to minor children is exempt from any fees or taxes.
  • Their orphans have absolute preference in admission to military schools, as well as to schools dependent on military departments.

Notable Knights and Officers