Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu
Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu | |
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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
The Order is awarded in five classes:[3]
- Grand Cross (GCRLG)
- Grand Officer (GORLG)
- Commander (CRLG)
- Officer (ORLG)
- Knight (KRLG) or Dame (DRLG)
The Order can be awarded both as an hereditary or non-hereditary dignity.[4]
Privileges
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
Weblinks
References
- ↑ CHIEFTAINCY, Verfassung Ghana
- ↑ National Mission on Culture
- ↑ Royal Order of the Lion
- ↑ Ränge und Klassen
- ↑ National Mission on Culture
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