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Royal Order of the Crown of Hawaii
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Founded 1882
Country Kingdom of Hawaii
Awarded for loyalty towards the crown of Hawaii
Founder Kalākaua
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Royal Order of the Crown of Hawaii is an order founded in 1882 by king Kalākaua to commemorate his ascension to the throne.

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 was dormant for a long while but was re-established in 2016.

The order is awarded in seven different classes:

  • Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Grand Cross
  • Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Grand Officer
  • Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Commander
  • Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Officer
  • Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Companion
  • Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i. Gold and Silver Medal.gif Gold medal
  • Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i. Gold and Silver Medal.gif Silver medal
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