Colonial order of chivalry

A colonial order of chivalry was an order of chivalry awarded by European colonial states in Africa and Asia for those who conquered and administered their territories. They were sometimes adopted by post-colonial successor states, or remained one of the former imperial power's orders of chivalry. The orders of the states of the Commonwealth are not colonial orders, and owe their existence to their nations' personal union with the United Kingdom or to their own governments or parliaments.

Belgium

• Order of the African Star (1888)
• Royal Order of the Lion (1891)
• Order of the Crown (1897)
• Order of Leopold II (1900)

France

• Royal Order of Cambodia (1864)
• Order of the Star of Anjouan (1874)
• Order of the Dragon of Annam (1886)
• Order of Nichan El-Anouar (1887)
• Order of the Black Star (1889)

Italy

• Colonial Order of the Star of Italy (1914)

Portugal

• Order of the Empire (1932)

Netherlands

The Netherlands had no colonial orders, even though governors-general of the Dutch East Indies often called for such orders to be created. There were numerous other awards for service in the Dutch East Indies, the most notable being the establishment of the Cross for Courage and Fidelity and the Star for Loyalty and Merit.

Spain

• Order of Africa (1933)

United Kingdom

• Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (1818) Originally for Malta and the Ionian islands, later Empire-wide
• Most Exalted Order of the Star of India (1861)
• Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire (1877)
• Imperial Order of the Crown of India (1878) Female only
• Order of Burma (1940)

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Phaleristics

Auxiliary science of history and numismatics about orders, decorations, and medals

Distinctions
(Lists)

By conferee	Founts of honour* States and their national/public/official authorities Dynasties heads of currently or formerly sovereign royal families Private Ecclesiastical Organisations Commercial (Self-styled order)
By type	Orders Order of chivalry Military order Colonial order Order of merit Royal family order Titles (Styles, Post-nominal) By function Grand master Chancellor Treasurer Assessor Bailiff Prior Chaplain Master of ceremonies Grand Cross/Grand Cordon Commander Officer Hospitaller Knight/Dame Postulant Squire Page Jurisdictions Charter Bailiwick Chapter Commandery Obedience Grand Lodge Lodge Others, by field Military (List) List of highest Campaign medal Law enforcement Civilian (List) Society Peace Intellectual freedom Human rights Law Humanitarianism Politics Volunteer Culture Architecture Art Film History Literature Music Philosophy Poetry Theatre Science Religion-related Ecclesiastical Sports Scouting Beauty
By insignia (Named after people)	For wearing (decorations) Formal Collar Grand Cross/Grand Cordon with sash Medal Necklet Medal bar Medal ribbon Other Rosette Award pin Lapel pin Collar pin Tie pin Badge Heraldic Pilgrim Epaulette Ribbon Ring Button Campaign Service Shoulder mark Prizes Trophy War Plaquette Rosette Money Prizes known as the Nobel of a field

Ceremonies
and events

• Accolade
  • Vigil
  • Feoffment
  • Passage fee
• Festival
• Vow
• Collar day

Related
organisations

• Fraternity
  • Confraternity
  • Fraternal order
  • Fraternities and sororities
  • Secret society
• Guild
• Syndicate
• Learned society
  • Fellowship
• Honor society
• Hereditary society
• Club
  • Gentlemen's club
• International Commission for Orders of Chivalry
• Magical organization
• Religious order

Related
concepts

• Numismatics
• Heraldry
• Vexillology
  • Service flag
  • Battle honour
  • Campaign streamer
• Nobility
• Order of precedence
• Honorary degree
• Devotional medal
• Awareness ribbon
• Code of conduct

• * = Direct or indirect reference to fount of honour is the accepted criterion for official distinctions
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