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Titles, Orders, Decorations and Honours of Hanover | Overview
Titles, Orders, Decorations & Honors of Hanover-
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In Hanover’s Peerage system, there is a total of 5 ranks of peerage: Duke, Marquis, Count, Viscount, and Baron. Each individual holds the right to a seat in the House of Lords, which is the upper house of Parliament.
Each rank of peerage has its specific criteria & responsibilities as stated below.
Duke / Duchess
Is the highest rank of peerage, just below that of the monarch themselves. The rank is normally only obtainable if the individual is a blood-relative to the crown, typically being the sibling of the monarch. A handful of other Dukes exist, but all of those Dukes are descendants from the relatives of past monarchs. They are addressed as ‘Your Grace’.
Marquis / Marquess
Is the second highest rank of peerage, following that of a Duke. The rank of Marquis is primarily given out for specific deeds or actions, as it was a title that originated post formation of the Kingdom. It has become common in past decades for past Prime Minister’s and other senior officials to be made Marquis. They are addressed as ‘My Lord / Lady’.
Count / Countess
Is the third highest rank of peerage, following that of a Marquis. The most common rank in the Peerage, Counts are primarily comprised of the nobles from the feudal Electorate of Hanover, who retained such titles following the formation of the Kingdom of Hanover. They are addressed as “My Lord / Lady”.
Viscount
Is the fourth highest rank of peerage, following that of a Count. Viscounts are primarily comprised of the nobles from the feudal Electorate of Hanover, who retained such titles following the formation of the Kingdom of Hanover. They are addressed as ‘My Lord / Lady’.
Baron / Baroness
- Is the fifth and lowest rank of peerage, following that of a Viscount. Barons primarily comprised of the nobles from the feudal Electorate of Hanover, who retained such titles following the formation of the Kingdom of Hanover. They are addressed as ‘Your Lordship / Ladyship’.
The Most Noble Order of King George I | NOKG | "Awarded for services towards science, the arts, literature and culture" |
The Most Illustrious Order of The Crown | OC | "Awarded Thor services towards the Monarch, the Crown and the Royal House of Hanover" |
The Most Honourable Order of St Clement | HSTC | "Awarded for good and honourable service in the Government, the Civil Service and the Diplomatic Corp" |
The Royal Hanoverian Order | RHO | "Awarded for distinguished service in the Armed Forces and in the Defence of Hanover" |
The Royal Order of Brunswick | ROB | "Awarded for distinguished services for and in the name of Hanover” |
Personal Decoration (In Order)
The George Cross | "Awarded for most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy" | |
Conspicuous Service Cross | "Awarded for outstanding commitment to duty or outstanding application of exceptional skills, judgment or dedication, in warlike and non-warlike situations” | |
Distinguished Service Cross | "Awarded for distinguished command, leadership and actions, in warlike and non-warlike situations” | |
Medal for Courage | "Awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril, not in the face of the Enemy" | |
Humanitarian Service Medal | "Awarded to recognise service in the assistance towards or the recovery from natural disasters, pandemics, humanitarian crises and other such occurrences" | |
Long Service Medal | "Awarded to recognise and award long and distinguished service” | |
Homecoming Return Ribbon | "Awarded to recognise the achievement of returning home from warlike service" | |
Battlefield Wounds Ribbon | "Awarded for injuries or death, as suffered in or from combat" | |
Commendation Ribbon | "Awarded to commend good conduct, commendable actions or other such acts deserving of recognition that is not eligible for more senior medals" |
Unit Decoration (In Order)
Royal Citation Ribbon | "Awarded in the act of extraordinary heroism, having displayed gallantry & determination as a unit in both warlike and non-warlike circumstances" |
Service Decoration (In Order)
Superb Soldier of the Year Medal | "Awarded to Other Ranks Soldiers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers for superb and exceptional conduct" | |
Superb Officer of the Year Medal | "Awarded to Commissioned Officers for superb and exceptional conduct" | |
Overseas Expeditionary Ribbon | "Awarded to those who have served overseas, or outside the air and waters of Hanover" | |
National Expeditionary Ribbon | "Awarded to those who have served in operations or actions within the borders of, and inside the airs and waters of, Hanover" | |
Combat Readiness Ribbon | "Awarded in the act of exemplifying readiness for combat" | |
Prisoner of War Ribbon | "Awarded to recognise those who have faced the hardship of being taken prisoner or captive by enemy or hostile forces in the service of Hanover" | |
Military Service Ribbon | "Awarded in the service of the military" |
Campaign Decoration (In Order)
Combat Service Medal | "Awarded to those who have served in military combat or warlike operations" | |
Peacekeeping Service Medal | "Awarded to those who have served in peacekeeping operations" |
Special Decoration (In Order)
Badge for Exemplary Swordsmanship and Marksmenship | "Awarded in exemplifying expertise in the way of the sword or in gunnery" | |
Special Duty Badge | "Awarded for holding and performing a special duty post” | |
Special Operations Badge | "Awarded for service in or closely with special forces units and operators" |
