Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu
Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu | |
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Insignia of the Order | |
Awarded by Grand Master | |
Status | Currently constituted |
Dufia | Togbe Osei III |
Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Grand Cross (GCREG) Commander (CREG) Knight (KREG) or Dame (DREG) |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | none |
Next (lower) | Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu |
The Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu is a dynastic Order of Merit of 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 three grades:[3]
- Grand Cross (GCREG)
- Commander (CREG)
- Knight (KREG) or Dame (DREG)
The Order is usually awarded as an hereditary dignity.[4]
Privileges
All members of the Order 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". Recipients of the two other grades may use the prefix style of "The Honourable".
Members may wear the appropriate Insignia for their grade and use the Insignia in their heraldry.[5]
See also
Weblinks
References
- ↑ CHIEFTAINCY, Constitution of Ghana
- ↑ National Mission on Culture
- ↑ Royal Order of the Lion
- ↑ Ränge und Klassen
- ↑ National Mission on Culture
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