Royal Order of the Phoenix (Tonga)

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Royal Order of the Phoenix
Ko e Fakalangilangi 'o e Finiki
Awarded by King of Tonga
Type Order
Royal house House of Tupou
StatusConstituted
Grand Master Tupou VI
GradesGrand Cross (GCOP)
Precedence
Next (higher) Royal Military Order of St. George
Next (lower) King George Tupou V Royal Family Order
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Ribbon of the order

The Royal Order of the Phoenix is an order of knighthood of the Kingdom of Tonga.

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History

The order was founded by King George Tupou V on 1 August 2010. [1] [2] [3]

Order of the Phoenix of Rawaki Island

Classes

The Order is awarded in one single class : Grand Cross (G.C.O.P.) [3]

Insignia

The Ribbon is orange. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Website "Colecciones Militares" - Tonga Orders, 1st Plank
  2. Italian Wikipedia page
  3. 1 2 "Gentleman's Military Interest Club" Forum Tonga Orders