The
Royal Dynastic House Orders
of the
Royal and Serene House of Alabona-Ostrogojsk
and the
Royal House of Garama
Introduction
It is a time-honored privilege and tradition for Imperial and Royal Houses to bestow certain Honors upon loyal and distinguished individuals who have rendered service and fidelity. With the advent of the Age of Chivalry, this practice soon took the form of select organizations that evolved into what today are known as Orders of Chivalry and Knighthood.
With the following Dynastic House Orders, the Royal and Serene House of Alabona-Ostrogojsk and Royal House of Garama continue this sovereign prerogative. The various Orders described below are the solve right and privilege of the Chief and Head of the Name and Arms of the Royal and Serene House of Alabona-Ostrogojsk and Royal House of Garama (in the person of HRSH, Prince William I de Alabona-Ostrogojsk) to confer and otherwise bestow upon individuals. Admission to or membership in any of the following Royal Dynastic House Orders cannot be applied for by an individual. Admission and membership must be earned through service and fidelity.
Appointment to any of the Royal Dynastic House Orders in the category of Justice is restricted to distinguished Imperial, Royal and Noble personages. The category of Magisterial Grace is bestowed to all other distinguished individuals who have fulfilled the requisite criteria of the particular Order of Chivalry and Knighthood. Traditionally, an individual is initially appointed to the junior-most grade within the Order and, through subsequent achievement or service, is promoted to the next higher grade within that Order, one grade at a time.
The Most Noble and Royal Order of the Crown of Alabona
The premier Dynastic House Order of Chivalry and Knighthood of the Royal and Serene House of Alabona-Ostrogojsk, the Most Noble and Royal Order of the Crown of Alabona is conferred in recognition of extraordinary service over an extended period of time that enhances and advances the reputation, prestige and honor of the Royal and Serene House of Alabona-Ostrogojsk. This Honor is bestowed in one grade, that of Knight or Dame Companion, and, exclusive of members of the Royal and Serene House, restricted to no more than twenty-five distinguished individuals at any one time. It is further conferred in the categories of either Justice or Magisterial Grace.
The Order of the Crown of Lauriers
Established in 1825, the Order of the Crown of Lauriers is the senior Order of Chivalry and Knighthood of the sovereign Principality of Garama within the Holy Roman Empire (in exile). The Order is bestowed in recognition of extraordinary service over an extended period of time that enhances and advances the reputation, prestige, honors and traditions of the Principality of Garama and Garamantes. It is conferred in four grades (Knight or Dame Grand Cross with Collar, Knight or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame Commander, and Knight or Dame Companion) and in the categories of either Justice or Magisterial Grace.
The Royal Order of the Three Crowns
The Royal Order of the Three Crowns was founded on February 28, 1880 to commemorate the three ancient kingdoms of Bactriana, Ariana and Hellenic India by H.R.H., The Prince of Koroneos of the Byzantine Roman Empire and transmitted to the patrimony of H.R.S.H., The Prince of Alabona-Ostrogojsk (as H.S.H., Prince of Manisa) on May 10, 1992. The Order is conferred in recognition for extraordinary service rendered over a sustained period of time to the person of H.R.S.H., The Prince of Alabona-Ostrogojsk, in his capacity as Prince of Manisa. It is bestowed in three grades (Knight or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame Commander, and Knight or Dame Companion) and in the categories of either Justice or Magisterial Grace.
The Royal Order of Christ the King
Bestowed in recognition for extraordinary sustained service to the Royal and Serene House of Alabona-Ostrogojsk and visible adherence to the Ancient and Honored Code of Christian Chivalry, the Royal Order of Christ the King is conferred in six grades (Knight or Dame Grand Cross with Collar, Knight or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame Grand Commander, Knight or Dame Commander, Knight or Dame Officer, and Knight or Dame Companion). The Order is further bestowed in the categories of either Justice of Magisterial Grace.
The Royal Order of Saint Michael the Glorious
The Royal Order of Saint Michael the Glorious is conferred in recognition for exceptional service over an extended period of time to the Royal and Serene House of Alabona-Ostrogojsk and adherence to the customs and traditions of the Ancient and Honored Code of Christian Chivalry. The Order is bestowed in the categories of either Justice or Magisterial Grace and in six grades (Knight or Dame Grand Cross with Collar, Knight or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame Grand Commander, Knight or Dame Commander, Knight or Dame Officer, and Knight or Dame Companion).
The Royal Order of the Sword and Spurs
Conferred in recognition for exceptional service rendered the Royal and Serene House of Alabona-Ostrogojsk or the Royal House of Garama over a sustained period of time, the Royal Order of the Sword and Spurs is bestowed in six grades (Knight or Dame Grand Cross with Collar, Knight or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame Grand Commander, Knight or Dame Commander, Knight or Dame Officer, and Knight or Dame Companion) and in the categories of either Justice or Magisterial Grace.
The Royal Order of Merit of the Bear of Alabona
The Royal Order of Merit of the Bear of Alabona is bestowed in recognition of sustained meritorious service rendered the Royal and Serene House of Alabona-Ostrogojsk and the Royal House of Garama. This Honor is conferred in six grades (Knight or Dame Grand Cross with Collar, Knight or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame Grand Commander, Knight or Dame Commander, Knight or Dame Officer, and Knight or Dame Companion). As with the previous Royal Dynastic House Orders, it is further bestowed in the categories of either Justice or Magisterial Grace,
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