The Most Noble and Ancient Order of the Crown (Gotzborg)
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The Most Noble and Ancient Order of the Crown was established by HRM King August Charles I in 1725 as the highest order that can be bestowed upon any person. The most prestigious and senior of the Orders, the Order of the Crown conveys to people that the recipient has contributed significantly to the overall direction of the nation and has been an integral part of the Kingdom for a long time.
History
Grades
The ribbon of the order is Gold.
The Order of the Crown comes in four classes as follows:
- (GCC) Grand Commander - His Royal Majesty the King August Charles II is the Grand Commander of the Order.
- (KCC) Knight Commander - Limited to Ducal rank or above and foreign Heads-of-State.
- (KC) Knight Officer - May be awarded to any person who is a citizen of Gotzborg. Carries with it the dignity of being addressed by Sir [first name] in Gotzborg.
- (OC) Officer - May be awarded to any person, citizen or foreign.
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KCC | KC | OC | ||||
Knight Commander | Knight Officer | Officer |
Notable recipients
Name | Post-nominals | Grade | Year appointed |
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HRM August Charles I | GCC KSG GCE | Grand Cross | 1725 |
HRM August William I | GCC KSG GCE | Grand Cross | 1746 |
HRM Henry Albert I | GCC KSG GCE | Grand Cross | 1777 |
HRM Frederick August I | GCC KSG GCE | Grand Cross | 1783 |
HRM Charles III | GCC KSG GCE | Grand Cross | 1801 |
HRM Charles IV | GCC KSG GCE | Grand Cross | 1803 |
HRM August William II | GCC KSG GCE | Grand Cross | 1804 |
HRM Henry Albert II | GCC KSG GCE | Grand Cross | 1829 |
HRM Frederick II | GCC KSG GCE OMC | Grand Cross | 1840 |
HRM Frederick August III | GCC KSG GCE OMC | Grand Cross | 1852 |
HRM Charles V | GCC KSG GCE OMC | Grand Cross | 1858 |
HRM August William III | GCC KW KSG GCE OMC | Grand Cross | 1864 |
HRM Frederick August IV | GCC KW KSG GCE OMC | Grand Cross | 1914 |
HRM Henry Albert III | GCC KW KSG GCE OMC | Grand Cross | 1928 |
HRM Charles VI | GCC KW KSG GCE OMC | Grand Cross | 1956 |
HRM William Albert I | GCC KW KSG GCE OMC | Grand Cross | 1976 |
HRM August Charles II | GCC KW KB KSG GCLG GCE OMC OMV KGCS | Grand Cross | 1989 |
The Duke of Montin | KCC KB KSG CLG OMC | Knight Commander | 2013 |
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