Order of the Alemonian Empire

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Most Excellent
Order of the Alemonian Empire
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Great Alemonia
Type Order of chivalry
Founded 823
Status In use
Grand Master Barbillus Cogidubnus Caecilius
Classes Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GAE)
Knight/Dame Commander (KAE/DAE)
Commander (CAE)
Officer (OAE)
Member (MAE)

The Order of the Alemonian Empire is an order of chivalry in Great Alemonia.

History

The order was founded in 823 by the Emperor to reward Alemonian citizens who had distinguished themselves in arts, letters and sciences, internationally enhancing their country. Later this honor was extended to those foreigners who have achieved the same goals.

Classes

The Order provides the following classes of merit:

  • Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GAE)
  • Knight/Dame Commander (KAE/DAE)
  • Commander (CAE)
  • Officer (OAE)
  • Member (MAE)


Insigna

  • The medal of the order consists of an oval gold medal, encircled by a laurel wreath and topped by a royal crown all of the same material. At the center of the medal, on the right are the cyphers of the reigning sovereign, surrounded by the motto "PRO CULTURA". On the back at the top there is the inscription "Kingdom of Ludovicia", under the founding date of the order "1912" and in the middle there's the name of the awarded. The knight medal is pinned to the left breast, the officer is pinned as the knight's one but on the tape is pointed a silver crown, while the commander one is worn with a neck ribbon.
  • The ribbon is green-white striped.

Bibliography

  • L. von Altbishofen, Orders of national merit in Ludovicia, Ludovicia's Royal Print, 2012