Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu
Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu | |
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Awarded by Grand Master | |
Status | Currently constituted |
Dufia | Togbe Osei III |
Grades | 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 in 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 granted for life in all grades. Only rarely, at the Grand Cross level, may it be granted as an hereditary dignity to reward exceptional service to the Royal House.[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][failed verification]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Constitution of the Republic of Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ^ "The Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu" at Royal House of Godenu.
- ^ Royal Order of the Lion
- ^ "The Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu", Royal House of Godenu website.
- ^ "National Commission On Culture". www.ghanaculture.gov.gh. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
External links[]
- Royal House of Godenu Official Website
- Orders, decorations, and medals of Ghana
- Orders of chivalry in Africa