Royal Order of the Crown of Hawaii
Awarded by The Monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai'i
Established1882
CountryKingdom of Hawaii
MottoOnipaʻa
Awarded forloyalty towards the crown of Hawaii
FounderKalākaua

Grand cross ribbon

Royal Order of the Crown of Hawaii is an order founded in 1882 by king Kalākaua to commemorate his ascension to the throne.[1][2]

The order is bestowed upon people for loyalty and meritorious service for the crown of Hawaii or for merits on the field of culture and education.

The order is awarded in seven different classes:[3]

  • Grand Cross
  • Grand Officer
  • Commander
  • Officer
  • Companion
  • Gold medal
  • Silver medal

References

  1. "Royal Orders Activity" (PDF). 'Iolani Palace. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
  2. "Royal Order of the Crown of Hawaii". wawards.org. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  3. "Royal Order of the Crown of Hawaii". Royal Family of Hawaii Official Website. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
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