Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu

Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu

Insignia of the Order
Awarded by Grand Master
Award of
Type Dynastic Order of Merit
Status Currently constituted
Dufia Togbe Osei III
Grades Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight or Dame
Precedence
Next (higher) Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu
Next (lower) None

The Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu is a dynastic Order of Merit in the sub-national kingdom of Godenu, Volta Region of Ghana.[1]

The current Grand Master of the Order is the traditional ruler Togbe Osei III.[2]

Medals and Grades

Grand Cross - Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu

The Order is awarded in five classes:[3]

The Order can be awarded both as an hereditary or non-hereditary dignity.[4]

Privileges

Order of Wear - Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu
Order of Wear - Royal Order of the Lion (Godenu)

All members are entitled to use the honorary title of "Knight" or "Dame".

Recipients of the Grand Cross may use the prefix style of "His or Her Excellency". Grand Officers and Commanders may use the prefix style of "The Honourable".

Members are entitled to wear the Order's Insignia at the appropriate grade and may use the Order's Insignia in their heraldry.[5]

See also

References

  1. CHIEFTAINCY, Verfassung Ghana
  2. National Mission on Culture
  3. Royal Order of the Lion
  4. Ränge und Klassen
  5. National Mission on Culture
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