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Order of Good Cheer The Order of Good Cheer was a social club established by French explorer Samuel de Champlain to improve the sprits and the diets of the colonists of Port-Royal (in what is now Nova Scotia during the difficult winter of 1606-1607. "Order of Good Cheer" is actually only the common English Translation; it was called Ordre de bon temps in French.
Order of Grimaldi The Order of Grimaldi is an Order (decoration) established in Monaco on 18 November 1954. This Order rewards personal service to the Sovereign Prince of Monaco; as such it is awarded on the sole discretion of the Prince, currently Albert II, Prince of Monaco.
Order of Hermes (Mage: The Ascension) The Order of Hermes is one of nine Mystic Tradition in the role-playing game Mage: the Ascension by White Wolf Game Studio, set in the fictional World of Darkness. They are based on the Order of Hermes from the game Ars Magica.
Order of Honor (Russian Federation) The Order of Honor (Russian:Орден Почета) is a state order which was founded by the President's Decree of the Russian Federation of №yaya2 of 2 March, 1994. The Order of Honor is awarded to citizens for the high achievements in the state, production, scientific research, sociocultural, public and charitable activities, which made it possible to essentially improve the conditions of life of people, for the merits in training of the highly skilled personnel, training the growing up generation, the maintenance of legality and law.
Order of Chaeronea The Order of Chaeronea was a secret society for the cultivation of a homosexual and pederastic ethos. It was founded by George Cecil Ives in 1897, as a result of his realization that the "Cause" [the end of the oppression of homosexuals] would not be accepted openly in society and must therefore have a means of underground communication..
Order of Charles III and Saint Fernando The Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Carlos III was established by the King of Spain Carlos III by means of the Royal Decree of September 19 1771, with the motto Virtuti et mérito. Its objective is to reward people for their actions in benefit to Spain and the Crown.
Order of Christ (papacy) The Order of Christ is the supreme Order of Chivalry awarded by the Pope. It owes its origins to the same Order of Christ of the Knights Templar from which came the Order of Christ awarded by the Kings of Portugal.
Order of Christ (Portugal) Founded in 1318, the Military Order of Christ (Ordem dos Cavaleiros de Nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo) was the heritage of the Knights Templar in Portugal, after the suppression of the Templars in 1312. Under heavy influence from Philip IV of France, Pope Clement V had the order annihilated throughout France and most of Europe on charges of heresy, but King Denis of Portugal re-instituted the Templars of Tomar as the Order of Christ, largely for their aid during the Reconquista and in the reconstruction of Portugal after the wars.
Order of Christ Cross The Order of Christ Cross is the emblem of the historical Order of Christ, (also called Christ's Knights Order), Portugal. It has since become a generic Portuguese emblem, used by the Portuguese Air Force and on the flag of the Autonymous Region of Madeira.
Order of Ikhamanga The Order of Ikhamanga is a South African honour. It was instituted on 30 November 2003 and is granted by the president of South Africa for achievements in arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sports (which were initially recognised by the Order of the Baobab).
Order of La Pléiade The Order of La Pléiade (French: l'Ordre de la Pléiade de l'Association des parlementaires de langue française), named after La Pléiade, is the honour conferred by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie.
Order of Labor Glory The Order of Labor Glory (Russian: Орден ТрŃдовой Славы) was a Soviet civilian award created on 18 January, 1974 by the decision of the Praesidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Closely modeled on the Order of Glory, it was meant to be its civilian counterpart, awarded for exceptional labor achievements.
Order of Lafayette The Order of Lafayette is a patriotic, hereditary, nonpartisan, and fraternal organization established in New York City in 1958 by Colonel Hamilton Fish III (1888-1991), a distinguished former Congressman from New York and decorated veteran of the First World War. The Order's patron is the Marquis de Lafayette, the French officer who served with alongside General George Washington during the American Revolution.
Order of LĂ©opold The Order of LĂ©opold (Leopoldsorde in Dutch, Ordre de LĂ©opold in French) is one of the three Belgian national honorary Orders. It is the highest military order of Belgium and is named in honour of King LĂ©opold I.
Order of LÄÄŤplÄ“sis The first and the highest Latvian Military Award (the Bear-slayer) was established in 1919 on the initiative of the Supreme Commander of Latvia's Army Colonel Janis Balodis. The LÄÄŤplÄ“sis Order has First, Second and Third Class.
Order of Lenin The Order of Lenin (Russian: Орден Ленина, Orden Lenina), named after the leader of the Russian October Revolution, was the highest national order of the Soviet Union. The Order was bestowed for the following:
Order of Leopold II The Order of Leopold II is a military order of Belgium and is named in honor of King LĂ©opold II. The decoration was established in 1900 by LĂ©opold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system.
Order of Liberty The Order of Liberty, or Freedom, (Portuguese: Ordem da Liberdade) is a Portuguese honorific civil order that distinguishes relevant services to the cause of democracy and freedom, in the defense of the values of civilization and human dignification. The order was created in 1976 after the Carnation Revolution of 1974 that deposed the quasi-fascist authoritarian Estado Novo regime of AntĂłnio de Oliveira Salazar and Marcello Caetano.
Order of Lutuli The Order of Lutuli is a South African honour. It was instituted on 30 November 2003, and is granted by the president of South Africa, for contributions to South Africa in the following fields: (i) the struggle for democracy, (ii) building democracy and human rights, (iii) nation-building, (iv) justice and peace, and (v) conflict resolution.
Order of Magdalene The Order of Magdalene is a fictional order of the Catholic Church in Chrono Crusade/Chrno Crusade, established to hunt down devils and demons and banish them to Hell. The Order has many branches around the country; each one is presided over by the Council of the Catholic Church.
Order of Magellan The Order of Magellan is an informal honor bestowed on sailors who have circumnavigated the earth. The honor is named after the Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, who is widely known as the first captain to sail around the world.
Order of Manitoba The Order of Manitoba, established in 1999, is the highest honour of the Province of Manitoba. A maximum of 12 individuals are granted the award annually, except during the first year of the award's existence, when a limit of 20 was set.
Order of Mapungubwe The Order of Mapungubwe is South Africa's highest honour. It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and is granted by the president of South Africa, for achievements in the international area which have served South Africa's interests.
Order of Merit The Order of Merit is a British and Commonwealth Order bestowed by the Monarch. It was established in 1902 by King Edward VII (based on the Prussian Pour le MĂ©rite) as a reward for distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture.
Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella The Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella (Orden al Mérito de Duarte, Sánchez y Mella) is the principal order of the Dominican Republic. It was established on 24 February 1931 as the Juan Pablo Duarte Order of Merit and renamed on 9 September 1954.
Order of Merit of the Police Forces The Order of Merit of the Police Forces is an Order (decoration) of Canada, established in October 2000. It is awarded for conspicuous merit and exceptional service to members of the various police forces in Canada by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, who is the Chancellor and Commander of the Order (decoration) of Canada.
Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein The Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein or more fully, the Grand Star of the Princely Liechtenstein Order of Merit is an order of the Principality of Liechtenstein that is awarded for services rendered to the principality. Prince Franz Josef I founded the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein on 22 July 1937.
Order of Michael the Brave The Order of Michael the Brave () is Romania's highest military decoration, instituted by King Ferdinand I during the early stages of the Romanian Campaign of World War I, and was again awarded in World War II. The Order, which may be bestowed as an individual medal or as a unit award, was named in honor of late 16th century Wallachian Prince Michael the Brave.
Order of Military Merit (Canada) The Order of Military Merit is an Order issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserves, who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. The Order honours them for their commitment to Canada.
Order of Nakhimov Order of Nakhimov (Russian: Орден Нахимова) is one of the highest naval awards in former USSR and nominally in Russian Federation, along with the order of Ushakov. Established on March 3, 1944, it has two classes, both of them feature an anchor-shaped star.
Order of National Hero (Serbia) Order of National Hero (Serbian:Orden Narodnog Heroja) is a decoration awarded in Serbia to holders of National Hero title. It was established in 1943 and designed by ÄorÄ‘e Andrejević Kun and Antun AugustinÄŤić.
Order of New Zealand The Order of New Zealand is one of the highest honours in New Zealand's honours system. Queen Elizabeth II instituted the Order by Royal Warrant dated February 6, 1987 "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity".
Order of operations In arithmetic and algebra, when a number or expression is both preceded and followed by a binary operation, a rule is required for which operation should be applied first. From the earliest use of mathematical notation, multiplication took precedence over addition, whichever side of a number it appeared on.
Order of Orange-Nassau The Order of Orange-Nassau (Dutch: Orde van Oranje Nassau) is a military and civil order of the Netherlands which was first created on 4 April 1892 by the Queen regent Emma of the Netherlands, acting on behalf of her under-age daughter Queen Wilhelmina.
Order of Ouissam Alaouite The Order of Ouissam Alaouite is a military decoration of Morocco which is bestowed upon those civilians and military officers who have displayed heroism in combat or have contributed meritorious service to the Moroccan state. The decoration was established on January 11, 1913 and is awarded in five classes: Grand Cross (Grand Croix), Grand Officer (Grand Officier), Commander (Commandeur), Officer (Officier) and Knight (Chevalier).
Order of Our Lady of Bethlehem After the taking of Constantinople by the Turks (1453), Pius II founded the Order of Our Lady of Bethlehem. The purpose of these knights was to defend the Island of Lemnos which Cardinal Louis, Patriarch of Aquileia, had recaptured from Mohammed II.
Order of precedence in Scotland The order of precedence in Scotland was fixed by Royal Warrant in 1905. Amendments were made by further Warrants in 1952, 1958 and most recently in 1999 to coincide with the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive.
Order of Penitents The Order of Penitents was a religious order established by Bernard of Marseille about 1272 for the reception to the church of reformed courtesans. Noah Webster's Dictionary, 1828, under "penitent" affirmed "Order of penitents, a religious order established by one Bernard of Marseilles, about the year 1272, for the reception of reformed courtezans.
Order of Queen Tamar The Order of Queen Tamar () was a Georgian military decoration which was introduced for issue, late in 1915, to personnel who distinguished themselves on behalf of the independence of Georgia in the World War I and its immediate aftermath. It was awarded to about 3,000 officers and soldiers of the Georgian Legion (a Georgian volunteer unit within the German army) and the German Caucasus Expedition which remained in Georgia until October 1918.
Order of Quetzalcoatl The Order of Quetzalcoatl, colloquially known as the "Q", is a Masonic appendant body. It is heavily involved in philanthropy, and its main contribution is towards transportation funds for Shriners hospitals.
Order of reaction The Order of reaction IUPAC's Goldbook definition of order of reaction with respect to a certain reactant is defined, in chemical kinetics, as the power to which its concentration term in the rate equation is raised.
Order of Saint Benedict The Order of Saint Benedict — full Latin name: Ordo Sancti Benedicti , initials: OSB — sometimes referred to as the Benedictine Order, is a term used to denote the independent Roman Catholic monasteries that observe the Rule of St Benedict, supplemented by later constitutions and modern customaries. The monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy established by Saint Benedict of Nursia ca 529 was the first of the Benedictine monasteries.
Order of Saint Louis The Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis ("ordre royal et militaire de Saint Louis") was a military Order of Chivalry founded on April 5, 1696 by Louis XIV and named after Saint Louis. It was intended as a reward for exceptional officers, and is notable as the first decoration that could be granted to non-nobles.
Order of Saint Maurice Order of Saint Maurice is awarded by the National Infantry Association and the Chief of Infantry of the United States Army. It is named after Saint Maurice, the leader of the Roman Theban Legion in the 3rd century.
Order of Saint Michael The Order of Saint Michael (French: L'Ordre de Saint-Michel) was the first French chivalric order, founded by Louis XI of France in 1469, in competitive response to the Burgundian Order of the Golden Fleece founded by Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy, Louis' chief competitor for the allegiance of the great houses of France, the Dukes of Orléans, Berry, and Brittany. As a chivalric order, its goal was to confirm the loyalty of its knights to the king.
Order of Saint Prince Lazarus The Order of Saint Prince Lazarus is a chivalric order created by King Alexander I of Yugoslavia to to commemorate the five hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo that took place on the 28 June 1389. It must not be confused by the Order of Saint Lazarus.
Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus is an order of chivalry awarded by the House of Savoy. It was from this family that the Kings of Italy came before the country became a republic, and the family still makes awards in this capacity.
Order of Sant Jordi d'Alfama Knights of St. George (in Catalan, Sant Jordi d'Alfama) appear at different historical periods and in different countries as mutually independent bodies having nothing in common but the veneration of Saint George, the patron saint of knighthood.
Order of Sikatuna The Order of Sikatuna is the national order of diplomatic merit of the Republic of the Philippines. It is conferred upon individuals who have rendered exceptional and meritorious services to the Republic of the Philippines, upon diplomats, officials and nationals of foreign states who have rendered conspicuous services in fostering, developing and strengthening relations between their country and the Philippines, or upon personnel of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), both in the Home Office and in the Foreign Service.
Order of Sisters of Charity of the Hôpital Général of Montreal The Order of Sisters of Charity of the Hôpital Général of Montreal, commonly called Grey Nuns of Montreal, is an order of Roman Catholic nuns. The order was founded in 1738 by Saint Marie-Marguerite Dufrost de Lajemmerais (Madame d'Youville) and the Rev.
Order of Smile The Order of Smile (Polish Order Uśmiechu) is an international award given to adults distinguished in their love, care and aid for children. Established in 1968 by Kurier Polski, a Polish magazine, it was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1979.
Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince of Wales (later George IV) whilst he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III. The Order includes three classes, in descending order of seniority:
Order of St. Anna The Order of St. Anna () was a Holstein and then Russian order of chivalry established by Karl Friedrich, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp in the honour of the 10th anniversary of his marriage with Anna Petrovna on 14 February 1735.
Order of St. Elisabeth The Order of the Sisters of St Elizabeth (Elisabethinae, Ordo Elisabethinarum, Sorores Hospitalariae S. Elisabethae, OSE) is a Catholic Church Order founded by Apollonia Radermecher (1571-1626) in Aachen in 1622.
Order of St. Januarius The Illustrious Order of Saint Januarius (Italian: L'Insigne Ordine di San Gennaro) is an order of knighthood bestowed by the head of the Royal House of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies. It was the last great dynastic collar order to be constituted as a chivalric fraternity, with a limitation to Roman Catholics, and a direct attachment to the dynasty rather than the state.
Order of Suvorov The Order of Suvorov (Russian Орден СŃворова) is a Soviet award, named after Aleksandr Suvorov, was established on July 29, 1942 (during World War II) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal was created to award army personnel for exceptional duty in combat operations.
Order of the Arrow The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a program of the Boy Scout division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It is the BSA's national honor society for experienced campers, based on Native American traditions, and dedicated to the ideal of cheerful service.
Order of the Baobab The Order of the Baobab is a South African honour. It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and is granted by the president of South Africa for service to South Africa in the following fields: (i) business and the economy, (ii) science, medicine and technological innovation, and (iii) community service.
Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly The Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath)The word 'Military' was removed from the name by Queen Victoria in 1847. Letters Patent dated 14 April 1847, quoted in Statutes 1847 is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725.
Order of the Black Eagle The Order of the Black Eagle (German: Schwarzer-Adler-Orden) was the highest order of chivalry in Prussia. Founded in 1701 by Friedrich I, the Black Eagle Order had very limited membership, granted by the King of Prussia.
Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are
Order of the Coif The Order of the Coif is an honor society for United States law school graduates. A student at an American law school who earns a Juris Doctor degree and graduates in the top 10 percent of his or her class is eligible for membership if the student's law school has a chapter of the Order.
Order of the Companions of Honour The Order of the Companions of Honour is a British and Commonwealth Order. It was founded by King George V in June 1917, as a reward for outstanding achievements in the arts, literature, music, science, politics, industry, or religion.
Order of the Cross of Liberty There are three official orders in Finland: the Order of the Cross of Liberty (Vapaudenristin ritarikunta), the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders.
Order of the Cross of the Eagle The Order of the Cross of the Eagle (Estonian: Kotkaristi Teenetemärk; French: Ordre de la Croix de l'Aigle) was instituted in 1928 by the National Defence League to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Estonian independence. The Order of the Cross of the Eagle is bestowed in order to give recognition for military services and services in the field of national defence.
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (Estonian: Maarjamaa Risti Teenetemärk, French: Ordre de la Croix de Terra Mariana) was instituted in 1995 to honour the independence of the Estonian state. The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana is bestowed on the President of the Republic and as a decoration of the highest class on aliens who have rendered special services to the Republic of Estonia.
Order of the Crown (Prussia) The Order of the Crown (German: Kronenorden) was Prussia's lowest ranking order of chivalry. Instituted in 1861 as an award junior to the Order of the Red Eagle, it could only be awarded to commissioned officers (or civilians of approximately equivalent status), but there was a medal associated with the order which could be earned by non-commissioned officers and enlisted men.
Order of the Crown of Italy The Order of the Crown of Italy (Ordine della Corona d'Italia) was an Order (decoration) conferred by the Kingdom of Italy. Established by King Victor Emmanuel II on 20 February 1868 to commemorate the Italian unification, the Order was awarded for civilian and military merit.
Order of the Dragon The Order of the Dragon (German: Drachenorden; Latin: Societas Draconistrarum) was an order of selected nobles modeled on the Order of Saint George of Burgundy. The order was created by Serbs, but originally commissioned in 1408 by Sigismund, the Holy Roman Emperor (while still king of Hungary) and his second wife (Barbara Cilli) in order to protect the royal family.
Order of the Eastern Star The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world that both men and women can join. It was established in 1850 by Robert Morris, a lawyer and educator from Boston, Massachusetts who had been an official with the Freemasons.
Order of the Estonian Red Cross The Order of the Estonian Red Cross (Estonian: Eesti Punase Risti Teenetemärk; French: Ordre de la Croix-Rouge Estonienne) was instituted in 1920 by the Estonian Red Cross Society. The Order of the Estonian Red Cross is bestowed in order to give recognition for humanitarian services rendered in the interests of the Estonian people and for the saving of life.
Order of the Fleur de Lys The Order of the Fleur de Lys was formed in 1439 by Rene d'Anjou from a group of Scottish Knights and Men-at-Arms, who had come to France to fight the English during the hundred years war. They wore the Fleur-de-Lys on their left breast to show their allegiance to France.
Order of the golden bear The Order of the Golden Bear is a fellowship of UC Berkeley students, faculty, and alumni who are committed to serving and bettering the University of California. It is a group that loves the University and its traditions and is dedicated to ensuring its continued prosperity far into the future.
Order of the Golden Militia The Order of the Golden Militia / Order of the Golder Spur is a Papal order of knighthood conferred upon those who have rendered distinguished service in propagating the Catholic Faith, or who have contributed to the glory of the Church, either by feat of arms, writings, or other illustrious acts. It is one of the oldest papal orders, and its membership is restricted to one hundred throughout the world.
Order of the Griffon Order of the Griffon is a video game for the TurboGrafx-16 developed by Westwood Associates. Frank Klepacki composed its music, and cites it as the low-point of his career due to difficulties working with the TG-16's sound engine.
Order of the Holy Cross (Canons Regular) The Canons Regular of the Holy Cross of Coimbra originated in Portugal. The congregationThe editors of this article have not yet determined whether this organization should be classified as a congregation or an order, and if both titles were used at different times, what the offiial terminologies were and thei effective dates was founded using the principles of the Rule of Saint Augustine (as many other congregations at the time used) and in its earlier days its members were sometimes classified as "Augustinians," as were many of the other congregations of Augustinian Canons Regular.
Order of the Holy Sepulchre The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a Roman Catholic chivalric order of Knighthood that traces its roots to Godfrey of Bouillon, principal leader of the First Crusade. According to reliable sources in the Vatican and Jerusalem, it began in historical reality as a mixed clerical and lay confraternity (association) of pilgrims which gradually grew around the most central of the Christian holy places in the Middle East, the Holy Sepulchre or the tomb of Jesus Christ.
Order of the Holy Spirit The Order of the Holy Spirit, also known as the Order of the Knights of the Holy Spirit, (French: L'Ordre du Saint Esprit; L'Ordre des Chevaliers du Saint Esprit) was an Order of Chivalry under the French Monarchy. It should not be confused with the Papal Order of the Holy Ghost.
Order of the Chrysanthemum The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (ĺ¤§ĺ‹łä˝ŤčŹŠčŠ±ç« daikun'i kikkashĹŤ, literally Grand Order of the Badge of the Chrysanthemums) is Japan's highest order. The Grand Cordon of the Order was established in 1876 by Emperor Meiji of Japan; the collar of the Order was added on January 4, 1888.
Order of the Iron Crown The Imperial Order of the Iron Crown was established June 5 1805 by Napoleon Bonaparte (under his title of King Napoleon I of Italy). It took its name from the ancient "iron crown", a medieval jewel with an iron ring, forged from what was supposed to be a nail from the cross as a band on the inside.
Order of the Lion and the Sun The Order of the Lion and the Sun was instituted by Fat’h Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty in 1808 to honour foreign officials (later extended to Persians) who had rendered distinguished services to Persia. In 1925, under the Pahlavi dynasty the Order continued as the Order of Homayoun with new insignia, though based on the Lion and Sun motif.
Order of the Lion of Finland There are three official orders in Finland: the Order of the Cross of Liberty, the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland (Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders.
Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas The Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas is the Lithuanian Presidential Award which was re-instituted to honour the citizens of Lithuania for outstanding performance in civil and public offices. Foreign nationals may also be awarded this Order.
Order of the Most Holy Annunciation The Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (Ordine Supremo dela SS. Annunziata) was the primary dynastic order of the Kingdom of Italy, which ceased to be a national order when the kingdom became a republic in 1946.
Order of the National Coat of Arms The Order of the National Coat of Arms (Estonian: Riigivapi Teenetemärk, French: Ordre du Blason National) was instituted by Konstantin Päts on 7 October 1936 in order to commemorate 24 February 1918, the day on which Estonian independence was declared. The Order of the National Coat of Arms is bestowed only on Estonian citizens as a decoration of the highest class for services rendered to the state.
Order of the National Hero The Order of the National Hero (, , ) was a Yugoslavian gallantry medal, the second highest military award in the Socialist Yugoslavia, It was awarded to individuals, military units, political and other organisations who
Order of the Neo Solar Temple The Order of the Neo Solar Temple is the active arm of a spiritual empowerment movement associated with the North American professional wrestling subculture. The Temple, as it is often simply referred to, was founded in 2006 in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania within the CHIKARA Pro wrestling promotion by their self-described "Cosmic Chancellor" UltraMantis Black1.
Order of the October Revolution The Order of the October Revolution (, or Orden Oktyabr'skoy Revolyutsii) was instituted on October 31 1967, in time for the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution. It was awarded to individuals or groups for services furthering communism or the state, or in enhancing the defences of the Soviet Union.
Order of the Patriotic War Established on 20 May 1942, The Order of the Patriotic War was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union, and was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds during the Great Patriotic War. The Order came in first class and second class depending upon the merit of the deed.
Order of the Phoenix (Greek medal) The Order of the Phoenix (Greek Τάγμα του Φοίνικος) is an Order (decoration) of Greece, established on May 13, 1926 by the then Republican government. The Order was retained by the revived Monarchy, and continues to be awarded by the current Republic.
Order of the Polar Star The Order of the Polar Star (Swedish Nordstjärneorden) is a Swedish Royal order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim.
Order of the Precious Crown The Order of the Precious Crown (ĺ®ťĺ† ç« ) is a Japanese order, established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. Originally the order had five classes, but on April 13, 1896 the sixth, seventh and eighth classes were added.
Order of the Red Eagle The Order of the Red Eagle (German: Roter-Adler-Orden) was an order of chivalry of the Kingdom of Prussia. It was awarded to both military personnel and civilians, to recognize valor in combat, excellence in military leadership, long and faithful service to the kingdom, or other achievements.
Order of the Red Star Established on 6 April 1930, the Order of the Red Star () was an order of the Soviet Union, given to Red Army and Soviet Navy personnel for "exceptional service in the cause of the defense of the Soviet Union in both war and peace." The first recipient was Vasily Blyukher in September 1930 Great Russian Encyclopedia (2005), Moscow: Bol'shaya Rossiyskaya enciklopediya Publisher, vol.
Order of the Rising Sun The Order of the Rising Sun or Kyokujitsu shĹŤ (ć—ć—Ąç« ) is a Japanese Order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. It is the second most prestigious Japanese decoration after the Order of the Chrysanthemum (Kikka shĹŤ).
Order of the Seraphim The Order of the Seraphim (in Hebrew for a category of Angels) or the Order of His Majesty the King (Swedish Serafimerorden or Kungl. Maj:ts Orden) is a Swedish Royal order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Polar Star.
Order of the Solar Temple The Order of the Solar Temple also known as Ordre du Temple Solaire (OTS) in French, and the International Chivalric Organization of the Solar Tradition or simply as The Solar Temple was a secret society based upon the new age myth of the continuing existence of the Knights Templar (see Origins of the Solar Temple below). According to historians, OTS was started by Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret in 1984 in Geneva as l'Ordre International Chevaleresque de Tradition Solaire (OICTS) and renamed Ordre du Temple Solaire.
Order of the Southern Cross The Order of the Southern Cross was originally known as the Imperial Order of the Southern Cross and awarded to officers, NCOs and men of the Brazilian Imperial Army and Navy during the war against Paraguay (1865-1870), called War of the Triple Alliance (Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay against Paraguay). This order was certainly awarded to some members of allied armies.
Order of the Spur The Order of the Spur is a Cavalry tradition in the United States Army. For a cavalry Trooper (the cavalry equivalent of the word "Soldier") to join the Order of the Spur, they must pass a series of tests set by their command, known as the "spur ride.
Order of the Star Spangled Banner The Order of the Star Spangled Banner was an oath-bound secret society in New York City. It was created in 1849 by Charles Allen to protest the rise of Irish Catholic and German immigration into the United States.
Order of Grimaldi The Order of Grimaldi is an Order (decoration) established in Monaco on 18 November 1954. This Order rewards personal service to the Sovereign Prince of Monaco; as such it is awarded on the sole discretion of the Prince, currently Albert II, Prince of Monaco.
Order of Hermes (Mage: The Ascension) The Order of Hermes is one of nine Mystic Tradition in the role-playing game Mage: the Ascension by White Wolf Game Studio, set in the fictional World of Darkness. They are based on the Order of Hermes from the game Ars Magica.
Order of Honor (Russian Federation) The Order of Honor (Russian:Орден Почета) is a state order which was founded by the President's Decree of the Russian Federation of №yaya2 of 2 March, 1994. The Order of Honor is awarded to citizens for the high achievements in the state, production, scientific research, sociocultural, public and charitable activities, which made it possible to essentially improve the conditions of life of people, for the merits in training of the highly skilled personnel, training the growing up generation, the maintenance of legality and law.
Order of Chaeronea The Order of Chaeronea was a secret society for the cultivation of a homosexual and pederastic ethos. It was founded by George Cecil Ives in 1897, as a result of his realization that the "Cause" [the end of the oppression of homosexuals] would not be accepted openly in society and must therefore have a means of underground communication..
Order of Charles III and Saint Fernando The Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Carlos III was established by the King of Spain Carlos III by means of the Royal Decree of September 19 1771, with the motto Virtuti et mérito. Its objective is to reward people for their actions in benefit to Spain and the Crown.
Order of Christ (papacy) The Order of Christ is the supreme Order of Chivalry awarded by the Pope. It owes its origins to the same Order of Christ of the Knights Templar from which came the Order of Christ awarded by the Kings of Portugal.
Order of Christ (Portugal) Founded in 1318, the Military Order of Christ (Ordem dos Cavaleiros de Nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo) was the heritage of the Knights Templar in Portugal, after the suppression of the Templars in 1312. Under heavy influence from Philip IV of France, Pope Clement V had the order annihilated throughout France and most of Europe on charges of heresy, but King Denis of Portugal re-instituted the Templars of Tomar as the Order of Christ, largely for their aid during the Reconquista and in the reconstruction of Portugal after the wars.
Order of Christ Cross The Order of Christ Cross is the emblem of the historical Order of Christ, (also called Christ's Knights Order), Portugal. It has since become a generic Portuguese emblem, used by the Portuguese Air Force and on the flag of the Autonymous Region of Madeira.
Order of Ikhamanga The Order of Ikhamanga is a South African honour. It was instituted on 30 November 2003 and is granted by the president of South Africa for achievements in arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sports (which were initially recognised by the Order of the Baobab).
Order of La Pléiade The Order of La Pléiade (French: l'Ordre de la Pléiade de l'Association des parlementaires de langue française), named after La Pléiade, is the honour conferred by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie.
Order of Labor Glory The Order of Labor Glory (Russian: Орден ТрŃдовой Славы) was a Soviet civilian award created on 18 January, 1974 by the decision of the Praesidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Closely modeled on the Order of Glory, it was meant to be its civilian counterpart, awarded for exceptional labor achievements.
Order of Lafayette The Order of Lafayette is a patriotic, hereditary, nonpartisan, and fraternal organization established in New York City in 1958 by Colonel Hamilton Fish III (1888-1991), a distinguished former Congressman from New York and decorated veteran of the First World War. The Order's patron is the Marquis de Lafayette, the French officer who served with alongside General George Washington during the American Revolution.
Order of LĂ©opold The Order of LĂ©opold (Leopoldsorde in Dutch, Ordre de LĂ©opold in French) is one of the three Belgian national honorary Orders. It is the highest military order of Belgium and is named in honour of King LĂ©opold I.
Order of LÄÄŤplÄ“sis The first and the highest Latvian Military Award (the Bear-slayer) was established in 1919 on the initiative of the Supreme Commander of Latvia's Army Colonel Janis Balodis. The LÄÄŤplÄ“sis Order has First, Second and Third Class.
Order of Lenin The Order of Lenin (Russian: Орден Ленина, Orden Lenina), named after the leader of the Russian October Revolution, was the highest national order of the Soviet Union. The Order was bestowed for the following:
Order of Leopold II The Order of Leopold II is a military order of Belgium and is named in honor of King LĂ©opold II. The decoration was established in 1900 by LĂ©opold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system.
Order of Liberty The Order of Liberty, or Freedom, (Portuguese: Ordem da Liberdade) is a Portuguese honorific civil order that distinguishes relevant services to the cause of democracy and freedom, in the defense of the values of civilization and human dignification. The order was created in 1976 after the Carnation Revolution of 1974 that deposed the quasi-fascist authoritarian Estado Novo regime of AntĂłnio de Oliveira Salazar and Marcello Caetano.
Order of Lutuli The Order of Lutuli is a South African honour. It was instituted on 30 November 2003, and is granted by the president of South Africa, for contributions to South Africa in the following fields: (i) the struggle for democracy, (ii) building democracy and human rights, (iii) nation-building, (iv) justice and peace, and (v) conflict resolution.
Order of Magdalene The Order of Magdalene is a fictional order of the Catholic Church in Chrono Crusade/Chrno Crusade, established to hunt down devils and demons and banish them to Hell. The Order has many branches around the country; each one is presided over by the Council of the Catholic Church.
Order of Magellan The Order of Magellan is an informal honor bestowed on sailors who have circumnavigated the earth. The honor is named after the Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, who is widely known as the first captain to sail around the world.
Order of Manitoba The Order of Manitoba, established in 1999, is the highest honour of the Province of Manitoba. A maximum of 12 individuals are granted the award annually, except during the first year of the award's existence, when a limit of 20 was set.
Order of Mapungubwe The Order of Mapungubwe is South Africa's highest honour. It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and is granted by the president of South Africa, for achievements in the international area which have served South Africa's interests.
Order of Merit The Order of Merit is a British and Commonwealth Order bestowed by the Monarch. It was established in 1902 by King Edward VII (based on the Prussian Pour le MĂ©rite) as a reward for distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture.
Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella The Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella (Orden al Mérito de Duarte, Sánchez y Mella) is the principal order of the Dominican Republic. It was established on 24 February 1931 as the Juan Pablo Duarte Order of Merit and renamed on 9 September 1954.
Order of Merit of the Police Forces The Order of Merit of the Police Forces is an Order (decoration) of Canada, established in October 2000. It is awarded for conspicuous merit and exceptional service to members of the various police forces in Canada by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, who is the Chancellor and Commander of the Order (decoration) of Canada.
Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein The Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein or more fully, the Grand Star of the Princely Liechtenstein Order of Merit is an order of the Principality of Liechtenstein that is awarded for services rendered to the principality. Prince Franz Josef I founded the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein on 22 July 1937.
Order of Michael the Brave The Order of Michael the Brave () is Romania's highest military decoration, instituted by King Ferdinand I during the early stages of the Romanian Campaign of World War I, and was again awarded in World War II. The Order, which may be bestowed as an individual medal or as a unit award, was named in honor of late 16th century Wallachian Prince Michael the Brave.
Order of Military Merit (Canada) The Order of Military Merit is an Order issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserves, who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. The Order honours them for their commitment to Canada.
Order of Nakhimov Order of Nakhimov (Russian: Орден Нахимова) is one of the highest naval awards in former USSR and nominally in Russian Federation, along with the order of Ushakov. Established on March 3, 1944, it has two classes, both of them feature an anchor-shaped star.
Order of National Hero (Serbia) Order of National Hero (Serbian:Orden Narodnog Heroja) is a decoration awarded in Serbia to holders of National Hero title. It was established in 1943 and designed by ÄorÄ‘e Andrejević Kun and Antun AugustinÄŤić.
Order of New Zealand The Order of New Zealand is one of the highest honours in New Zealand's honours system. Queen Elizabeth II instituted the Order by Royal Warrant dated February 6, 1987 "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity".
Order of operations In arithmetic and algebra, when a number or expression is both preceded and followed by a binary operation, a rule is required for which operation should be applied first. From the earliest use of mathematical notation, multiplication took precedence over addition, whichever side of a number it appeared on.
Order of Orange-Nassau The Order of Orange-Nassau (Dutch: Orde van Oranje Nassau) is a military and civil order of the Netherlands which was first created on 4 April 1892 by the Queen regent Emma of the Netherlands, acting on behalf of her under-age daughter Queen Wilhelmina.
Order of Ouissam Alaouite The Order of Ouissam Alaouite is a military decoration of Morocco which is bestowed upon those civilians and military officers who have displayed heroism in combat or have contributed meritorious service to the Moroccan state. The decoration was established on January 11, 1913 and is awarded in five classes: Grand Cross (Grand Croix), Grand Officer (Grand Officier), Commander (Commandeur), Officer (Officier) and Knight (Chevalier).
Order of Our Lady of Bethlehem After the taking of Constantinople by the Turks (1453), Pius II founded the Order of Our Lady of Bethlehem. The purpose of these knights was to defend the Island of Lemnos which Cardinal Louis, Patriarch of Aquileia, had recaptured from Mohammed II.
Order of precedence in Scotland The order of precedence in Scotland was fixed by Royal Warrant in 1905. Amendments were made by further Warrants in 1952, 1958 and most recently in 1999 to coincide with the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive.
Order of Penitents The Order of Penitents was a religious order established by Bernard of Marseille about 1272 for the reception to the church of reformed courtesans. Noah Webster's Dictionary, 1828, under "penitent" affirmed "Order of penitents, a religious order established by one Bernard of Marseilles, about the year 1272, for the reception of reformed courtezans.
Order of Queen Tamar The Order of Queen Tamar () was a Georgian military decoration which was introduced for issue, late in 1915, to personnel who distinguished themselves on behalf of the independence of Georgia in the World War I and its immediate aftermath. It was awarded to about 3,000 officers and soldiers of the Georgian Legion (a Georgian volunteer unit within the German army) and the German Caucasus Expedition which remained in Georgia until October 1918.
Order of Quetzalcoatl The Order of Quetzalcoatl, colloquially known as the "Q", is a Masonic appendant body. It is heavily involved in philanthropy, and its main contribution is towards transportation funds for Shriners hospitals.
Order of reaction The Order of reaction IUPAC's Goldbook definition of order of reaction with respect to a certain reactant is defined, in chemical kinetics, as the power to which its concentration term in the rate equation is raised.
Order of Saint Benedict The Order of Saint Benedict — full Latin name: Ordo Sancti Benedicti , initials: OSB — sometimes referred to as the Benedictine Order, is a term used to denote the independent Roman Catholic monasteries that observe the Rule of St Benedict, supplemented by later constitutions and modern customaries. The monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy established by Saint Benedict of Nursia ca 529 was the first of the Benedictine monasteries.
Order of Saint Louis The Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis ("ordre royal et militaire de Saint Louis") was a military Order of Chivalry founded on April 5, 1696 by Louis XIV and named after Saint Louis. It was intended as a reward for exceptional officers, and is notable as the first decoration that could be granted to non-nobles.
Order of Saint Maurice Order of Saint Maurice is awarded by the National Infantry Association and the Chief of Infantry of the United States Army. It is named after Saint Maurice, the leader of the Roman Theban Legion in the 3rd century.
Order of Saint Michael The Order of Saint Michael (French: L'Ordre de Saint-Michel) was the first French chivalric order, founded by Louis XI of France in 1469, in competitive response to the Burgundian Order of the Golden Fleece founded by Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy, Louis' chief competitor for the allegiance of the great houses of France, the Dukes of Orléans, Berry, and Brittany. As a chivalric order, its goal was to confirm the loyalty of its knights to the king.
Order of Saint Prince Lazarus The Order of Saint Prince Lazarus is a chivalric order created by King Alexander I of Yugoslavia to to commemorate the five hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo that took place on the 28 June 1389. It must not be confused by the Order of Saint Lazarus.
Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus is an order of chivalry awarded by the House of Savoy. It was from this family that the Kings of Italy came before the country became a republic, and the family still makes awards in this capacity.
Order of Sant Jordi d'Alfama Knights of St. George (in Catalan, Sant Jordi d'Alfama) appear at different historical periods and in different countries as mutually independent bodies having nothing in common but the veneration of Saint George, the patron saint of knighthood.
Order of Sikatuna The Order of Sikatuna is the national order of diplomatic merit of the Republic of the Philippines. It is conferred upon individuals who have rendered exceptional and meritorious services to the Republic of the Philippines, upon diplomats, officials and nationals of foreign states who have rendered conspicuous services in fostering, developing and strengthening relations between their country and the Philippines, or upon personnel of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), both in the Home Office and in the Foreign Service.
Order of Sisters of Charity of the Hôpital Général of Montreal The Order of Sisters of Charity of the Hôpital Général of Montreal, commonly called Grey Nuns of Montreal, is an order of Roman Catholic nuns. The order was founded in 1738 by Saint Marie-Marguerite Dufrost de Lajemmerais (Madame d'Youville) and the Rev.
Order of Smile The Order of Smile (Polish Order Uśmiechu) is an international award given to adults distinguished in their love, care and aid for children. Established in 1968 by Kurier Polski, a Polish magazine, it was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1979.
Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince of Wales (later George IV) whilst he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III. The Order includes three classes, in descending order of seniority:
Order of St. Anna The Order of St. Anna () was a Holstein and then Russian order of chivalry established by Karl Friedrich, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp in the honour of the 10th anniversary of his marriage with Anna Petrovna on 14 February 1735.
Order of St. Elisabeth The Order of the Sisters of St Elizabeth (Elisabethinae, Ordo Elisabethinarum, Sorores Hospitalariae S. Elisabethae, OSE) is a Catholic Church Order founded by Apollonia Radermecher (1571-1626) in Aachen in 1622.
Order of St. Januarius The Illustrious Order of Saint Januarius (Italian: L'Insigne Ordine di San Gennaro) is an order of knighthood bestowed by the head of the Royal House of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies. It was the last great dynastic collar order to be constituted as a chivalric fraternity, with a limitation to Roman Catholics, and a direct attachment to the dynasty rather than the state.
Order of Suvorov The Order of Suvorov (Russian Орден СŃворова) is a Soviet award, named after Aleksandr Suvorov, was established on July 29, 1942 (during World War II) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal was created to award army personnel for exceptional duty in combat operations.
Order of the Arrow The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a program of the Boy Scout division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It is the BSA's national honor society for experienced campers, based on Native American traditions, and dedicated to the ideal of cheerful service.
Order of the Baobab The Order of the Baobab is a South African honour. It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and is granted by the president of South Africa for service to South Africa in the following fields: (i) business and the economy, (ii) science, medicine and technological innovation, and (iii) community service.
Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly The Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath)The word 'Military' was removed from the name by Queen Victoria in 1847. Letters Patent dated 14 April 1847, quoted in Statutes 1847 is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725.
Order of the Black Eagle The Order of the Black Eagle (German: Schwarzer-Adler-Orden) was the highest order of chivalry in Prussia. Founded in 1701 by Friedrich I, the Black Eagle Order had very limited membership, granted by the King of Prussia.
Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are
Order of the Coif The Order of the Coif is an honor society for United States law school graduates. A student at an American law school who earns a Juris Doctor degree and graduates in the top 10 percent of his or her class is eligible for membership if the student's law school has a chapter of the Order.
Order of the Companions of Honour The Order of the Companions of Honour is a British and Commonwealth Order. It was founded by King George V in June 1917, as a reward for outstanding achievements in the arts, literature, music, science, politics, industry, or religion.
Order of the Cross of Liberty There are three official orders in Finland: the Order of the Cross of Liberty (Vapaudenristin ritarikunta), the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders.
Order of the Cross of the Eagle The Order of the Cross of the Eagle (Estonian: Kotkaristi Teenetemärk; French: Ordre de la Croix de l'Aigle) was instituted in 1928 by the National Defence League to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Estonian independence. The Order of the Cross of the Eagle is bestowed in order to give recognition for military services and services in the field of national defence.
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (Estonian: Maarjamaa Risti Teenetemärk, French: Ordre de la Croix de Terra Mariana) was instituted in 1995 to honour the independence of the Estonian state. The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana is bestowed on the President of the Republic and as a decoration of the highest class on aliens who have rendered special services to the Republic of Estonia.
Order of the Crown (Prussia) The Order of the Crown (German: Kronenorden) was Prussia's lowest ranking order of chivalry. Instituted in 1861 as an award junior to the Order of the Red Eagle, it could only be awarded to commissioned officers (or civilians of approximately equivalent status), but there was a medal associated with the order which could be earned by non-commissioned officers and enlisted men.
Order of the Crown of Italy The Order of the Crown of Italy (Ordine della Corona d'Italia) was an Order (decoration) conferred by the Kingdom of Italy. Established by King Victor Emmanuel II on 20 February 1868 to commemorate the Italian unification, the Order was awarded for civilian and military merit.
Order of the Dragon The Order of the Dragon (German: Drachenorden; Latin: Societas Draconistrarum) was an order of selected nobles modeled on the Order of Saint George of Burgundy. The order was created by Serbs, but originally commissioned in 1408 by Sigismund, the Holy Roman Emperor (while still king of Hungary) and his second wife (Barbara Cilli) in order to protect the royal family.
Order of the Eastern Star The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world that both men and women can join. It was established in 1850 by Robert Morris, a lawyer and educator from Boston, Massachusetts who had been an official with the Freemasons.
Order of the Estonian Red Cross The Order of the Estonian Red Cross (Estonian: Eesti Punase Risti Teenetemärk; French: Ordre de la Croix-Rouge Estonienne) was instituted in 1920 by the Estonian Red Cross Society. The Order of the Estonian Red Cross is bestowed in order to give recognition for humanitarian services rendered in the interests of the Estonian people and for the saving of life.
Order of the Fleur de Lys The Order of the Fleur de Lys was formed in 1439 by Rene d'Anjou from a group of Scottish Knights and Men-at-Arms, who had come to France to fight the English during the hundred years war. They wore the Fleur-de-Lys on their left breast to show their allegiance to France.
Order of the golden bear The Order of the Golden Bear is a fellowship of UC Berkeley students, faculty, and alumni who are committed to serving and bettering the University of California. It is a group that loves the University and its traditions and is dedicated to ensuring its continued prosperity far into the future.
Order of the Golden Militia The Order of the Golden Militia / Order of the Golder Spur is a Papal order of knighthood conferred upon those who have rendered distinguished service in propagating the Catholic Faith, or who have contributed to the glory of the Church, either by feat of arms, writings, or other illustrious acts. It is one of the oldest papal orders, and its membership is restricted to one hundred throughout the world.
Order of the Griffon Order of the Griffon is a video game for the TurboGrafx-16 developed by Westwood Associates. Frank Klepacki composed its music, and cites it as the low-point of his career due to difficulties working with the TG-16's sound engine.
Order of the Holy Cross (Canons Regular) The Canons Regular of the Holy Cross of Coimbra originated in Portugal. The congregationThe editors of this article have not yet determined whether this organization should be classified as a congregation or an order, and if both titles were used at different times, what the offiial terminologies were and thei effective dates was founded using the principles of the Rule of Saint Augustine (as many other congregations at the time used) and in its earlier days its members were sometimes classified as "Augustinians," as were many of the other congregations of Augustinian Canons Regular.
Order of the Holy Sepulchre The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a Roman Catholic chivalric order of Knighthood that traces its roots to Godfrey of Bouillon, principal leader of the First Crusade. According to reliable sources in the Vatican and Jerusalem, it began in historical reality as a mixed clerical and lay confraternity (association) of pilgrims which gradually grew around the most central of the Christian holy places in the Middle East, the Holy Sepulchre or the tomb of Jesus Christ.
Order of the Holy Spirit The Order of the Holy Spirit, also known as the Order of the Knights of the Holy Spirit, (French: L'Ordre du Saint Esprit; L'Ordre des Chevaliers du Saint Esprit) was an Order of Chivalry under the French Monarchy. It should not be confused with the Papal Order of the Holy Ghost.
Order of the Chrysanthemum The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (ĺ¤§ĺ‹łä˝ŤčŹŠčŠ±ç« daikun'i kikkashĹŤ, literally Grand Order of the Badge of the Chrysanthemums) is Japan's highest order. The Grand Cordon of the Order was established in 1876 by Emperor Meiji of Japan; the collar of the Order was added on January 4, 1888.
Order of the Iron Crown The Imperial Order of the Iron Crown was established June 5 1805 by Napoleon Bonaparte (under his title of King Napoleon I of Italy). It took its name from the ancient "iron crown", a medieval jewel with an iron ring, forged from what was supposed to be a nail from the cross as a band on the inside.
Order of the Lion and the Sun The Order of the Lion and the Sun was instituted by Fat’h Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty in 1808 to honour foreign officials (later extended to Persians) who had rendered distinguished services to Persia. In 1925, under the Pahlavi dynasty the Order continued as the Order of Homayoun with new insignia, though based on the Lion and Sun motif.
Order of the Lion of Finland There are three official orders in Finland: the Order of the Cross of Liberty, the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland (Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders.
Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas The Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas is the Lithuanian Presidential Award which was re-instituted to honour the citizens of Lithuania for outstanding performance in civil and public offices. Foreign nationals may also be awarded this Order.
Order of the Most Holy Annunciation The Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (Ordine Supremo dela SS. Annunziata) was the primary dynastic order of the Kingdom of Italy, which ceased to be a national order when the kingdom became a republic in 1946.
Order of the National Coat of Arms The Order of the National Coat of Arms (Estonian: Riigivapi Teenetemärk, French: Ordre du Blason National) was instituted by Konstantin Päts on 7 October 1936 in order to commemorate 24 February 1918, the day on which Estonian independence was declared. The Order of the National Coat of Arms is bestowed only on Estonian citizens as a decoration of the highest class for services rendered to the state.
Order of the National Hero The Order of the National Hero (, , ) was a Yugoslavian gallantry medal, the second highest military award in the Socialist Yugoslavia, It was awarded to individuals, military units, political and other organisations who
Order of the Neo Solar Temple The Order of the Neo Solar Temple is the active arm of a spiritual empowerment movement associated with the North American professional wrestling subculture. The Temple, as it is often simply referred to, was founded in 2006 in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania within the CHIKARA Pro wrestling promotion by their self-described "Cosmic Chancellor" UltraMantis Black1.
Order of the October Revolution The Order of the October Revolution (, or Orden Oktyabr'skoy Revolyutsii) was instituted on October 31 1967, in time for the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution. It was awarded to individuals or groups for services furthering communism or the state, or in enhancing the defences of the Soviet Union.
Order of the Patriotic War Established on 20 May 1942, The Order of the Patriotic War was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union, and was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds during the Great Patriotic War. The Order came in first class and second class depending upon the merit of the deed.
Order of the Phoenix (Greek medal) The Order of the Phoenix (Greek Τάγμα του Φοίνικος) is an Order (decoration) of Greece, established on May 13, 1926 by the then Republican government. The Order was retained by the revived Monarchy, and continues to be awarded by the current Republic.
Order of the Polar Star The Order of the Polar Star (Swedish Nordstjärneorden) is a Swedish Royal order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim.
Order of the Precious Crown The Order of the Precious Crown (ĺ®ťĺ† ç« ) is a Japanese order, established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. Originally the order had five classes, but on April 13, 1896 the sixth, seventh and eighth classes were added.
Order of the Red Eagle The Order of the Red Eagle (German: Roter-Adler-Orden) was an order of chivalry of the Kingdom of Prussia. It was awarded to both military personnel and civilians, to recognize valor in combat, excellence in military leadership, long and faithful service to the kingdom, or other achievements.
Order of the Red Star Established on 6 April 1930, the Order of the Red Star () was an order of the Soviet Union, given to Red Army and Soviet Navy personnel for "exceptional service in the cause of the defense of the Soviet Union in both war and peace." The first recipient was Vasily Blyukher in September 1930 Great Russian Encyclopedia (2005), Moscow: Bol'shaya Rossiyskaya enciklopediya Publisher, vol.
Order of the Rising Sun The Order of the Rising Sun or Kyokujitsu shĹŤ (ć—ć—Ąç« ) is a Japanese Order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. It is the second most prestigious Japanese decoration after the Order of the Chrysanthemum (Kikka shĹŤ).
Order of the Seraphim The Order of the Seraphim (in Hebrew for a category of Angels) or the Order of His Majesty the King (Swedish Serafimerorden or Kungl. Maj:ts Orden) is a Swedish Royal order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Polar Star.
Order of the Solar Temple The Order of the Solar Temple also known as Ordre du Temple Solaire (OTS) in French, and the International Chivalric Organization of the Solar Tradition or simply as The Solar Temple was a secret society based upon the new age myth of the continuing existence of the Knights Templar (see Origins of the Solar Temple below). According to historians, OTS was started by Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret in 1984 in Geneva as l'Ordre International Chevaleresque de Tradition Solaire (OICTS) and renamed Ordre du Temple Solaire.
Order of the Southern Cross The Order of the Southern Cross was originally known as the Imperial Order of the Southern Cross and awarded to officers, NCOs and men of the Brazilian Imperial Army and Navy during the war against Paraguay (1865-1870), called War of the Triple Alliance (Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay against Paraguay). This order was certainly awarded to some members of allied armies.
Order of the Spur The Order of the Spur is a Cavalry tradition in the United States Army. For a cavalry Trooper (the cavalry equivalent of the word "Soldier") to join the Order of the Spur, they must pass a series of tests set by their command, known as the "spur ride.
Order of the Star Spangled Banner The Order of the Star Spangled Banner was an oath-bound secret society in New York City. It was created in 1849 by Charles Allen to protest the rise of Irish Catholic and German immigration into the United States.
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