Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu

The Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu is a dynastic Order of Merit in the sub-national kingdom of Godenu, Volta Region of Ghana.[1]

Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu
Insignia of the Order
Awarded by Grand Master
StatusCurrently constituted
DufiaTogbe Osei III
GradesGrand Cross (GCREG)
Commander (CREG)
Knight (KREG) or Dame (DREG)
Precedence
Next (higher)none
Next (lower)Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu

The current Grand Master of the Order is the traditional ruler Togbe Osei III.[2]

Medals and grades

The Order is awarded in three grades:[3]

The Order is usually granted for life in all grades. Only rarely, at the Grand Cross level, may it be granted as an hereditary dignity to reward exceptional service to the Royal House.[4]

Privileges
Order of Wear - Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu

All members of the Order are entitled to use the honorary title of "Knight" or "Dame".

Recipients of the Grand Cross may use the prefix style of "His or Her Excellency". Recipients of the two other grades may use the prefix style of "The Honourable".

Members may wear the appropriate Insignia for their grade and use the Insignia in their heraldry.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Constitution of the Republic of Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  2. "The Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu" at Royal House of Godenu.
  3. Royal Order of the Lion
  4. "The Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu", Royal House of Godenu website.
  5. "National Commission On Culture". www.ghanaculture.gov.gh. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
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