  Awards and decorationsFriland 
This page lists all active awards of the Kingdom of Friland. These are awards established by Royal or Ministerial Decree or private awards that are officially recognized by the government.All government-established honors are bestowed on behalf of the king and administered by the Frilandiska Weržlaunsambaht (Office of Frilandic Awards); this body monitors the purity of the awards and advises the government on who is deserving of these. Some awards, especially orders of chivalry, can be revoked for unworthy conduct. However, this is exceptional. For most awards, it is an offense to wear them in public without being entitled to them and/or to use the privileges associated with them. Surviving relatives of a wearer may keep the decoration, provided they do not pretend to be a wearer themselves. Most awards also have an award pin (civilian) and/or medal ribbon (military) to wear on clothing or uniform in everyday life. Most military decorations also have a fabric version for the battle dress. On repeat, an award may be given in degrees or with a number added. Many awards also have a bronze, silver and gold version. Awards can be assigned posthumously when the person died in the act to be distinguished, wrongly didn't receive it earlier or when their act became known only later. Orders of chivalry (see here for knightly societies) Are divided into five degrees. In ascending order these are: Knight (Ridar), Honorary Knight (Aizridar), Commander (Faž), Grand Commander (Storfaž) and Grand Cross (Storkruk). Although Friland is traditionally not a Christian country, the cross is used as a symbol in, for example, awards. This is because not all variations of the cross are regarded as Christian symbols and some also have a meaning within the Ferna Sed faith. The kingdom has the following orders of chivalry: Order of Žeudrik (Žeudrikshairskap) The highest order of chivalry, named after king Žeudrik, ancestor of the Frilandic royal house. Recognition of exceptional merits to society in, for example, social, military, cultural, scientific or medical fields. This also includes long-term volunteer work or disinterested efforts for the poor and needy. The order has been the subject of several diplomatic conflicts because friendly heads of state sometimes expected to receive the highest degree of the highest Frilandic order of chivalry out of sheer politeness. However, the Order of Žeudrik is only awarded to Frilanders and only to those who have actually achieved something. Consisting of: knight's cross on ribbon. Honorary knight with golden accents, commander and above on collar, grand commander and above with star. Order of Friendship (Frijondshairskap) Considered a "courtesy award" for friendly heads of state and other foreign dignitaries. The highest degree is reserved for heads of state and the degrees below that for ministers, diplomats and other foreigners with an important social or societal status. Consisting of: knight's cross on ribbon. Honorary knight with golden accents, commander and above on collar, grand commander and above with star. Order of the Hammer (Hamarhairskap) Highest decoration of the Ferna Sed faith, the Frilandic state religion of which the king is traditionally the head. Awarded to people who have made an exceptional contribution to the religious community or to the friendly relations between Ferna Sed and other religions or worldviews. Can also be granted to non-believers or believers of other faiths. Consisting of: silver amulet on ribbon around the neck. Honorary knight made of gold, commander and above on collar, grand commander and above with star. Military decorations Apply to all service branches of the armed forces, although the specific branch is sometimes indicated with a text or symbol. Can also be granted to civilians who work for or with the armed forces, for example civilian employees, paramilitaries and resistance fighters. Foreign individuals or units that have fought as an ally are also eligible. Some decorations may be awarded as ensign decoration to military units or ships. Military Medal of Honor (Haraiztir) Highest military decoration, for persons and units who have demonstrated exceptional service in combat. Consisting of: medal on short neck riband, higher degrees with honorary sabre. Medal for Strategic Leadership (Storžrasisk Laidskapstir) For officers who have led military units with excellence. Consisting of: medal on ribbon, higher degrees with honorary sabre. Medal for Tactical Leadership (Žrasilisk Laidskapstir) For officers and non-commissioned officers who have led their subordinates in an outstanding manner in the field. Consisting of: medal on ribbon, higher degrees with honorary sabre. Resistance Medal (Motstandstir) For persons and units who have offered covert resistance in occupied territory against a superior hostile force. Often granted posthumously or only years later, when the recipient no longer needs to be anonymous. Also granted to members of the resistance in East Walamark, which is considered occupied Frilandic territory. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Berserker Badge (Bersarkarsknož) For persons who have destroyed large numbers of opponents or enemy equipment in a combat situation, exceptional for the weapon used. The importance of the targets is also taken into account. Also called "Bear Badge" (Berknož) because it depicts a bear. Consisting of: badge with pin. Hand Fighter Badge (Handwigarsknož) For persons who have taken out at least one opponent with their bare hands or with a bayonet, entrenching tool, club or other close range weapon. Also called "Knife Badge" (Sahsknož) because it depicts a knife. Consisting of: badge with pin. Combat Badge (Gunžsknož) For persons who have been involved in a combat situation and have shown courage and dedication. Also called "Wolf Badge" (Wulfknož) because it depicts a wolf. Consisting of: badge with pin. Escapees' Badge (Andhaftarsknož) For persons who have successfully escaped from captivity. Also called "Key Badge" (Slutilknož) because it depicts a key. Consisting of: badge with pin. Aviator Badge (Fleugarsknož) For persons in possession of a military pilot's license. Also called "Raven Badge" (Hrabknož) because it depicts a raven. Consisting of: badge with pin. Wound Badge (Wundižanknož) For persons who have suffered physical or psychological harm related to serving the kingdom in a combat situation. Also called "Boar Badge" (Eburknož) because it depicts a wild boar. Consisting of: badge with pin. Silver Poppy (Silubarmeg) For next of kin (parents, siblings, partner and children) of persons who have died as a result of physical or psychological injury, related to serving the kingdom in a combat situation. The choice of the poppy as a symbol for fallen soldiers is an Anglo-Saxon influence, although the poppy also flourished on the battlefields of the Fourth Frilandic-Hiverian War (1881). Consisting of: badge with pin. Commemorative Medal (Mendstir) For persons and units that have been involved in a specific event, such as a military operation or peacekeeping operation. Unlike other awards, there isn't one version of the commemorative medal, but numerous versions, each commemorating a different event. Examples include the UN peacekeeping mission in East Tagaloa (1978-1983) and the Fifth Frilandic-Hiverian War (2009). Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Civil awards Awards given by the government and private awards officially recognized by the government. Bravery Medal (Nanžstir) For persons who have acted courageously in dangerous circumstances that are not related to a war situation. Examples are natural disasters, accidents, fires or other emergencies, crime fighting and protecting public order. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Medal for the Protection of Heritage (Ožalhodstir) For persons and organizations that have saved or are preserving things of high social and/or cultural-historical value. For example, firefighters who saved a historic building or volunteers who honor an important tradition. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Golden Feather (Gulžan Fežar) For foreign persons and organizations who have committed themselves to Friland and its citizens, who have promoted mutual relations or who have contributed to something good for the whole world. Consisting of: badge with pin. Tyrian Purple Plaster (Tirblerauda Arbandung) For persons who have suffered physical or psychological injury related to serving the kingdom outside a combat situation, for example in emergency service. This is the civilian version of the military Wound Badge. Consisting of: badge with pin. Long Service Badge (Langžewanostknož) For persons in long-term government service. For example, at the national, provincial or municipal government, emergency services, armed forces, education or other services. After 10, 20 and 25 years, one will receive a bronze, silver and gold colored version of this badge respectively. Also jokingly referred to as "Walking Stick Badge" (Gangstabknož). Consisting of: badge with pin. Walking Medal (Hlauptir) Private award for persons who have completed a four-day walking tour, stating the number of kilometers and the number of participations. Can be upgraded with the Running Bar (Renklamp), Marching Bar (Harhlaupklamp), and the Bar for crossing Difficult Terrain (Žunglandklamp). Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Animal Medal (Deuzantir) For animals that have made themselves useful in an exceptional way for the benefit of humans, for example in emergency service or in a war situation. Consisting of: depending on the animal, a medal on a collar/horse tack or a decorated bird ring. Civil awards (overseas territories) Overseas territories may present their own award for meritorious service to their territory. This is granted on behalf of the king but usually awarded by the shire governor (druhtin). Aluminium Shark Tooth (Alumin Hantanž) For persons who have dedicated themselves to the benefit of the Southern Domain. Aluminium was chosen because its production (on the Eastern Tern Islands) is one of its main sources of income. Consisting of: badge with pin. Tagaloan Hibiscus (Dagalauhiska Žuthurnblom / Tagaloan: Fugalaau pu Tagaloa) For persons who have dedicated themselves to the benefit of Frilandic Tagaloa. They also receive a wreath of honor (aizkrant / Tagaloan: asoa), made of flowers, leaves, plant fibers, shells and/or beads. Adopted from the native Tagaloans and similar to the Hawaiian lei. Consisting of: medal on ribbon and wreath. Pole Star (Nuržstern / Arjak: Nutuwiž / Inuktitut: Nuutuittuq) For persons who have dedicated themselves to the benefit of Wulfmark. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Civil awards (prizes) Annual, private awards that are officially recognized and facilitated by the government. Science Award (Witanskapswerž) Annual, private prize for persons and organizations that make an important contribution to science. Subdivision into prizes for virtually all forms of humanities, natural, social and formal science. Consists of: golden oak leaf and money amount. Trade and Industry Award (Dreug and Tawungswerž) Annual, private prize for persons and organizations that make an important contribution to trade and industry. Subdivision into prizes for best entrepreneur, best company, best product and best treatment of employees. Consisting of: golden bull. Computer and Internet Award (Rekanar and Wabwerž) Annual, private prize for persons and organizations that make an important contribution to the field of computing and the internet. Consisting of: golden computer mouse. Culture Award (Ožalwerž) Annual, private prize for persons and organizations that make an important contribution to culture. Subdivision into prizes for, among others, art, architecture, fashion, photography, website, radio, advertising, music, literature, comics and theatre. Consists of: golden horse. Cinematography Award (Bilažwerkwerž) Annual, private prize for persons and organizations that make an important contribution to cinematography. Subdivision into prizes for, among others, best film, series, documentary, cartoon, actor/actress, director, camera, editing, sound, music, costumes and make up. Consisting of: golden camera. Journalism Award (Birehtjungwerž) Annual, private prize for persons and organizations that make an important contribution to journalism. Subdivision into prizes for, among others, integrity, research and accessibility. Consisting of: golden microphone. Environmental Award (Leibhaimwerž) Annual, private prize for persons and organizations with the best initiative for the benefit of nature and climate. Consists of: golden apple and money amount. Sports Award (Žrožwerž) Annual, private prize for persons and organizations that make an important contribution to sport. Subdivision into different sports, honoring clubs and individual athletes. Consisting of: trophy. Hiveria Listed below are all active awards of the Republic of Hiveria. Hiveria has few official awards because this is largely left to private organizations. All government-established awards are granted on behalf of the president and administered by the Chancellerie des Décorations Hiveriennes (Chancelerry of Hiverian Decorations). Orders of chivalry (see here for knightly societies) Are divided into five degrees. In ascending order these are: Knight (Chevalier), Officer (Officier), Commander (Commandeur), Grand Officer (Grand Officier) and Grand Cross (Grand-croix). Since the abolition of the monarchy, the Hiverian orders of chivalry are actually orders of merit, but they nevertheless retain many of the terminology and symbolism of the monarchy. The republic has the following orders of chivalry: Order of Merit (Ordre du Mérite) Recognition of exceptional merits to society in, for example, social, military, cultural, scientific or medical fields. The Order of Merit is a republican continuation of the Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne) established by the House of Concarneau, albeit in a modified form. Also bestowed on foreign dignitaries. Consisting of: knight's cross on ribbon and laurel wreath. Officer with purple accents, commander and above on collar, grand officer and above with star. Order of the Fleur-de-lis (Ordre de la Fleur de Lys) For persons and organizations, both military and civilian, who have committed themselves to the reunification of Solaria/Walamark (i.e. the Frilandic and Hiverian part) under Hiverian rule. Established in 1883 by president Frederic Alvare to keep alive the Hiverian claim to Solaria/Walamark. Consisting of: knight's cross on ribbon. Officer with blue accents, commander and above on collar, grand officer and above with star. Military decorations The republic confers the following military decorations: Medal for Military Valour (Médaille de la Valeur Militaire) Highest military decoration, for persons and units who have demonstrated exceptional service in combat. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Combat Badge (Insigne de Combat) For persons who have been involved in a combat situation and have shown courage and dedication. Consisting of: badge with pin. Escapees' Medal (Médaille des Évadés) For persons who have successfully escaped from captivity. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Aviator Badge (Insigne d'Aviateur) For persons in possession of a military pilot's license. Consisting of: badge with pin. Military Medal for the Wounded (Médaille des Blessés Militaire) For persons who have suffered physical or psychological harm related to serving the republic in a combat situation. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Commemorative Medal (Médaille Commémorative) For persons and units that have been involved in a specific event, such as a military operation or peacekeeping operation. Unlike other awards, there isn't one version of the commemorative medal, but numerous versions, each commemorating a different event. Examples include the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti (2017-2019) and the Fifth Frilandic-Hiverian War (2009). Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Civil awards The republic confers the following civil awards: Medal for Civil Valour (Médaille de la Valeur Civile) For persons who have acted courageously in dangerous circumstances that are not related to a war situation. Examples are natural disasters, accidents, fires or other emergencies, crime fighting and protecting public order. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Civil Medal for the Wounded (Médaille des Blessés Civil) For persons who have suffered physical or psychological injury related to serving the republic outside a combat situation, for example in emergency service. This is the civilian version of the Military Medal for the Wounded. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Medal for Social Justice (Médaille de la Justice Sociale) For persons and organizations who fight against injustice, inequality, racism and oppression of women, LGBT+ people, ethnic minorities, the disabled, etcetera. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Volunteer Service Medal (Médaille du Service Bénévole) For persons who make an extraordinary, voluntary effort for a social purpose and/or for the benefit of fellow human beings. Consisting of: medal on ribbon. Civil awards (overseas territories) Overseas territories may present their own award for meritorious service to their territory. This is granted on behalf of the president but usually awarded by the governor (gouverneur). Golden Assaque (Assaque Doré / Tamaxluk: t-assaq-q ņreu-en) For persons who have dedicated themselves to the benefit of Esrayette. The Assaque is the symbol of the islands. Consisting of: medal on short neck riband.  |