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While some orders today retain the original notion of being an association or society of individuals, others make no distinction, and an "order" may even be the name of a decoration. Most historic chivalric orders imply a membership in a group, typically a confraternity .
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Of the papal orders, the highest and most infrequently awarded is the Supreme Order of Christ; the second order is the equally rare Order of the Golden Spur; the third is the Order of Pius IX; the fourth is the Order of Saint Gregory the Great; and the fifth is the Order of Saint Sylvester.
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Decorations are followed by medals of various categories, being arranged in date order within each section. These are followed by Commonwealth and honorary foreign awards of any level. Miscellaneous details are explained in notes at the bottom of the list.
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Orders, decorations, and medals. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Orders, decorations and medals. The main articles for this category are order (distinction), medal and award. This is a container category. Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories.
Ecclesiastical decoration, order or a decoration conferred by a head of a church; Holy orders, the rite or sacrament in which clergy are ordained; Monastic order, a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work; Order of Mass, an outline of a Mass celebration
The honours are split into the following several categories, in their order of precedence: [1] Victoria Cross. George Cross. British Orders of Knighthood. Decorations, Medals for Gallantry and Distinguished Conduct. Badge of Honour. Campaign Medals and Stars. Polar Medals. Imperial Service Medal.
