TONGA
ORDERS & DECORATIONS
The Order of Pouono - chain, badge, breast star and riband.
The Order of the Crown of Tonga (Fakalangilangi ‘o Kalauni ‘o Tonga): founded by King George Tupou II on 6th April 1913 as a reward for exceptional services to the state and to the crown. Reorganised by King George Tupou V on 31st July 2008. Awarded in four classes (1. Knight Grand Cross - collar, badge, breast star and riband, 2. Grand Cross - badge, breast star and riband, 3. Commander - neck badge and ribbon, and 4. Member - badge and chest ribbon).
The Order of the Crown of Tonga, Commander or third class,
neck ribbon and badge (top), miniature (left), buttonhole rosette (bottom) and chest ribbon (right).
The Most Illustrious Order of Queen Salote Tupou III (Fakalangilangi Ma’olunga ‘o Kuini Salote Tupou III): founded by King George Tupou V on 28th June 2008 as primarily a family order for members of the Tongan and foreign Royal Families and for personal services to the sovereign. Awarded in four classes (1. Knight Grand Cross - collar, badge, breast star and riband, 2. Grand Cross - badge, breast star and riband, 3. Commander - neck badge and ribbon, and 4. Member - badge and chest ribbon).
The Most Illustrious Order of Queen Salote, Grand Cross or second class,
sash and sash badge (top), miniature badge (top left), buttonhole rosette (bottom left), breast star (centre) and chest ribbon (right).
The Order of King George Tupou I: Knight Grand Cross or first class - breast star
The Order of King George Tupou I: Knight Commander or second class - breast star (L) and neck badge (R).
The Tonga Cross of Merit: instituted by King George Tupou II on 4th December 1896 and awarded in two classes (1. First Class - gold enamelled badge and chest ribbon, 2. Second Class - silver enamelled badge and chest ribbon.
The Order of the Crown of Tonga - Member 4th class Type I (L) and the Tonga Cross of Merit, 1st class (R).
The 'Uluafu Medal of Merit: founded by King Sia'osi Taufa'ahau' Tupou' IV in 1971 to reward high services to the state and awarded in three classes (1. Gold, 2. Silver, and 3. Bronze).
King George Tupou V Coronation Medal (L) and the Campaign (R). King George Tupou V Coronation Medal: instituted by King George Tupou V 31st July 2008 to commemorate his coronation. King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Coronation Silver Jubilee Medal: instituted by King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV 4th July 1992 to commemorate the silver anniversary of his coronation in 1967. The Tonga General Service Medal: instituted by King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV 4th July 1995 to reward meritorious services of a general nature, mainly to the Tonga Defence Services but also on occasion to civilians. Issued in one class, with named clasps for particular campaigns or actions. The Campaign Medal: instituted by King George Tupou V in 2008 to recognise the services of members of the Tongan contingents serving alongside US forces in Iraq.
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Coronation Jubilee Medal, Tonga General Service, Meritorious Service,
and Long Service & Good Conduct Medals.
The Tonga Defence Services Long Service and Good Conduct Medal: instituted by King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV to reward officers and other ranks of the Tonga Defence Services in recognition of long service and good conduct.
Copyright© Christopher Buyers, May 2001 - December 2008