Orders, decorations, and medals of Montescano

The Montescanesque honours systems covers various awards and decorations awarded by the Monarchy of Montescano. The honours system was established upon foundation of the state by the Statute. The bestowing of honours can be done only by the Monarch as he is the sole fount of honour in the Principality. The honours system is a means of rewarding individuals' personal bravery, achievement or service to the Principality.

Current orders

Name	Ranks	Ribbon	Established	Motto	Description
Sacred Military Order of St. Demetrios	Knight Grand Cross (KGD)a Knight Commander (KCD)a Knight (KSD)a		29 May 2019	Si Deus nobiscum quis contra nos If God is with us, who shall be against us?	Highest award of Montescano, to exceptionally meritorious achievements
Distinguished Order of the Cherry	Knight (KC)a		30 April 2020	Pepigi fœdus cum oculis meis, ut ne cogitarem quidem de virgine I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid	Awarded for virtue in marriage, At the absolute discretion of the Monarch
Most Noble Order of the White Swan	Knight Grand Cross (KGS)a Knight (KSS)a		14 July 2019	Aultre naray tantque je vivraj No other as long as I life	Awarded for exceptional Noble or Christian behaviour
Most Honourable Order of the Dolphin	Knight Grand Cross (KGDO)a Knight Commander (KCDO)a Knight (KSDO)a		2 August 2019	Ex undis From the waves	Awarded to Montescanesque subjects and foreigners, At the absolute discretion of the Monarch

^a in all ranks the word Knight is substituted for Dame and in all postnonimals the initial K for a D in case the recipient is female.