Orders, decorations, and medals of Velikoslavia

Imperial Orders of Knighthood

Imperial Orders of Knighthood are bestowed specifically by the Tsar of Velikoslavia. They are listed by order of rank and precedence.

Complete name	Ranks (letters)	Ribbon	Established	Founder	Awarded to/for	Medal
Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle the First-Called	Grandee (GR) Lord (LR) Lady (LD)		1492	Vitomir I	Highest Order of Knighthood awarded by by the Tsar . Introduced during the Decree of Orders that Vitomir I created for the newly founded Velikoslavia.
Most Holy Order of Saint Kosmas	Knight (EE) Dame (DE)		1492	Vitomir I	Order of Knighthood awarded for acts of religious piety or valor. Introduced during the Decree of Orders that Vitomir I created for the newly founded Velikoslavia.
Blessed Friend of the Sovereign	Commander (CC) Officer (OC) Member (MC)		1679	Aristophan I the Builder	Originally created as an award for service during the construction of Velikograd Palace, this was used by later monarchs as a personal award to those who rendered a special service to the monarch. All recipients are awarded a rank of nobility. Those who receive the rank of Commander are permitted by custom to wear Velikoslav Blue.
Order of the Tower and the Sword	Grand Collar (MK) Grand Lord (ML) Grand Officer (MI) Commander (DI) Officer (AX) Knight (IP)		1643	Paul I the Scholar	Awarded to notable soldiers, officials, aristocrats, and military reformers.
Imperial Order of the Iron Lance	[Number] Son of [Tsar] [Number] Daughter of [Tsar]		1754	Alexis I the Preeminent	Granted to sons and daughters of the Tsar of Velikoslavia. The order is awarded at birth and kept for life.
Order of Telerian Lords	Lord (LL) Lady (LD)		1232	Vasily I the Bold	Awarded to the descendants of families with strong Telerian bloodlines at birth.
Grand Order of The Waters	Knight (EE) Dame (DE)		1726	Alexis I the Preeminent	Given to deserving sailors, naval officers, and those who commit acts of heroism at sea at the monarch's discretion.
Order of Civic Society	Member (MGC)		1833	Alexis II	Created for recognizing high contributions to society. Awarded at the Tsar's pleasure.
Order of the Meek	Knight (EE) Dame (DE)		1656	Paul I the Scholar	Awarded in recognition for significant acts of philanthropy, or to those who are considered highly virtuous.

Monastic Orders

Monastic orders are awarded for piety and acts of service to the church at the behest Patriarch. They are listed in order of rank and precedence.

Complete Name	Ranks (letters)	Ribbon	Established	Founder	Awarded to/for	Medal
Grand Order of the Cross	Grand Master (CG) Grand Commander (CC) Knight Commander (KC) Knight (EE) Dame (DE)		1473	Castomir V	Highest monastic order awarded for acts of religious piety or valor.
Sovereign Holy Order of the Serphim	Grand Master (GM) Knight Commander (GC) Knight (EE) Dame (DE)		1276	Oleg I	Historic monastic order of soldiers who enter in service of the church as guardians of churches and monasteries. Largely ceremonial in modern times.
Holy Order of Saint Sylvester	Grand Master (GM) Knight Commander (GC) Knight (EE) Dame (DE)		1354	Sylvester I	Originally the personal guards of Saint Sylvester, the order was later relocated to defend monasteries in the eastern reaches of the empire from raiders. Serves as an award for soldiers and officers recognized by the Patriarch today.

Military Honors

Personal honors

Award	Name	Description
	Grand Order of the XX	Highest military honor in Velikoslavia, awarded for "Gallantry and heroism at risk of life far above and beyond the call of duty"

Achievement Awards

Award	Name	Description
	Distinguished Flying Service Medal	Awarded to pilots and crewmembers who have been an excellent role model for others or for very exceptional and dangerous rescue operations of persons or material.
	Distinguished Medal for Wounded Servicemen	Awarded to personnel wounded in the line of duty from enemy fire.