TONGA
ORDERS & DECORATIONS
The Order of Puono: collar, badge, breast star and sash.
The Order of King George Tupou I: Knight Grand Commander - breast star
The Order of King George Tupou I: Knight Commander - breast star (L) and neck badge (R).
The Order of the Crown of Tonga: founded by King George Tupou II on 6th April 1913. Awarded in five classes (1. Knight Grand Commander, 2. Knight Commander, 3. Commander, 4. Companion, and 5. Member).
The Order of the Crown of Tonga, 5th class (L) and The Tonga Cross of Merit, 1st class (R).
The Tonga Cross of Merit: instituted by King George Tupou II on 4th December 1896 and awarded in two classes.
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 Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Coronation Medal: instituted by King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV 4th July 1967 to commemorate his coronation as King of Tonga.
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Jubilee Medal (L), Meritorious Service Medal (C), and the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (R).
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 Defence Services General Service Medal: instituted by King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV 4th July 1995 to reward members of the regular Tonga Defence Services. Issued in one class, with named clasps for particular campaigns or actions.
The Tonga Defence Services Meritorious Service Medal: instituted by King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV to reward officers and other ranks of the Tonga Defence Services in recognition of distinguished or meritorious service.
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.
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