Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit

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The Most Excellent
Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit
परम उत्कृष्ट राज विश्वामित्र दर्ज़ह भक्ति
Param Utkrishtha Raja Vishwamitra Darjah Bhakti
Badge of the Grand Cordon of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit
Awarded by the

Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra
TypeOrder
Awarded formeritorious service to the state
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignHIllRM The Rashtradhyaksh
ChancellorTan Sri Devin Purcell
GradesGrand Cordon
Commander 1st Class
Commander
Member 1st Class
Member
Post-nominalsS.U.V.B.
S.P.V.B.
D.U.V.B.
D.P.V.B.
D.S.V.B.
Statistics
First induction25 October 2022
Last induction10 September 2023
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra
Next (lower)Order of Sahamitra

Ribbon bar

The Most Excellent Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit is the fourth highest as well as the junior-most order of chivalry of Vishwamitra ranking immediately below the Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra. It was created on 24 October 2022 by Rashtradhyaksh Varuna Sriraya through his royal decree numbered 247-2022 under the various reforms initiated to the federal honours system.

The Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit is awarded to people who have rendered distinguished service to the state in various fields. It is generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. The highest Vishwamitran order, the Supreme Order of the Hibiscus, is reserved for heads of state or royalty, while the second highest order, the Order of the Foxtail Orchid is mostly reserved for the politicians and the third highest order, the Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra is conferred in recognition of personal services to the Crown.

History

The Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit was constituted as a federal chivalric order by Rashtradhyaksh Varuna Sriraya on 24 October 2022 as a consequence to this decision to disestablish all existing federal orders and replacing them with appropriate ones. The order has chiefly replaced the Order of the Vishwamitra which usually recognized valuable services to the state in various fields of human endeavour and the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit which recognized outstanding performance in diplomatic and foreign service.

The order was initially proposed to be named as the Order of the Defender of the Realm but was later renamed to its current name after senior cabinet minister and personal counsel to the Rashtradhyaksh, Arthur Lacey-Scott-FitzLacia suggested for the creation of an order to recognize merits of individuals to the state.

Grades

The Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit is conferred in five ranks:

  • Grand Cordon or Darjah Sri Utama Vishwamitra Bhakti - S.U.V.B.
  • Commander 1st Class or Darjah Sri Prathama Vishwamitra Bhakti - S.P.V.B.
  • Commander or Darjah Utama Vishwamitra Bhakti - D.U.V.B.
  • Member 1st Class or Darjah Prathama Vishwamitra Bhakti - D.P.V.B.
  • Member or Darjah Sadasya Vishwamitra Bhakti - D.S.V.B.

The recipients of the Grand Cordon grade or Darjah Sri Utama Vishwamitra Bhakti bear the pre-nominal honorific title of Tan Sri; while the recipients of the Commander 1st Class grade or Darjah Sri Prathama Vishwamitra Bhakti bear the title of Param Sri. The spouses of the recipients are not entitled to bear any title or style in regards to their spouse's title.

The Grand Cordon grade is limited to 100 living recipients at any time, while the Commander 1st Class grade is limited to 200 living recipients at any time.

Criteria for awarding

The Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit is awarded to individuals upon individuals who have rendered distinguished service to the state in various fields including:

  • A person who has contributed to the stability and development of the international community.
  • A person who has contributed to promotion of culture or sports.
  • A person who has contributed to promotion of education, science and technology.
  • A person who has contributed to the improvement and promotion of social welfare and equality.
  • A person who has contributed to environment conservation.
  • A person whose services benefit the people in general.

In addition, the order may also be generally conferred upon individuals for their most valuable services to the government of Vishwamitra in various fields of parliamentary service, or diplomatic serrvice. For example, the Grand Cordon of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit (1st class) is awarded awarded to a person who has made outstanding achievements in their position as Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of Vishwamitra, senior cabinet ministers, etc. The Grand Cordon of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit or the Commander 1st Class of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit (2nd class) are awarded to a person who has made outstanding achievements in their position as Minister of State, members of the parliament, etc.

The order may also be conferred upon foreign dignitaries in recognition of their most valuable services to the state or to the society or community in general. The Grand Cordon grade of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit is generally conferred on foreign heads of state, governments, vice-presidents or other senior dignitaries.

Insignia

Classes of the Most Excellent Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit
Grade Grand Cordon Commander 1st Class Commander Member 1st Class Member
Post-nominals S.U.V.B. S.P.V.B. D.U.V.B. D.P.V.B. D.S.V.B.
Titles Tan Sri Param Sri None None None
Insignia Heraldic riband of the Grand Cordon grade.
Heraldic badge of the Grand Cordon grade. 		Heraldic insignia of the Commander 1st Class grade.

Heraldic badge of the Commander 1st Class grade. 		Heraldic insignia of the Commander grade. Heraldic insignia of the Member 1st Class grade. Heraldic insignia of the Member grade.
Ribbon bars
(present)
Ribbon bars
(2022–2023)
Heraldic riband of the order (2022–2023).
Guide on the order of wear of the different grades of the order

The insignia of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit comprises of:

  • Grand Cordon: It is awarded in a set of breast star, a badge and a blue sash with yellow stripes on both edges which is worn from the right shoulder to the left waist. The badge of the order is a ten-pointed star in gold with an Indian peafowl in its center with the letters "FOR MERIT".
  • Commander 1st Class: It is awarded in a set of breast star and a badge and a necklet which is worn around the neck. The ribbon of the order is the same as the Grand Cordon. The badge of the grade is also same as that of the Grand Cordon grade except for being in silver.
  • Commander: It is awarded in a necklet which is the same as that of the Commander 1st Class grade.
  • Member 1st Class: It is awarded in the form of a medallion worn on the left chest. The medallion is in gold which is hung on a silk cloth of the same design of the riband of the order.
  • Member: It is awarded in the form of a medallion worn on the left chest which is same as the Member 1st Class grade except for the medallion being in silver.

Officers

Sovereign

Chancellors

  • The Right Honourable Tan Sri Rory Leonard (30 March – 2 June 2023)
  • The Most Honourable Tan Sri Rafe Burfield (2 June – 30 September 2023)
  • The Right Honourable Tan Sri Devin Purcell (since 30 September 2023)

Recipients

Grand Cordons (S.U.V.B.)

The following are the recipients of the Grand Cordon grade of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit. All recipients, both substantive and honorary, are entitled to bear the pre-nominal honorific title of Tan Sri.

Commanders 1st Class (S.P.V.B.)

The following are the recipients of the Commander 1st Class grade of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit. All recipients, both substantive and honorary, are entitled to bear the pre-nominal honorific title of Param Sri.

Commanders (D.U.V.B.)

The following are the recipients of the Commander grade of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit.

Members 1st Class (D.P.V.B.)

The following are the recipients of the Member 1st Class grade of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit.

  • 25 October 2022: Toyotomi-Kim Tatsumi, Ambassador (later Leader of Opposition)[1]
  • 1 December 2022: Eugene Smith, former Minister of Society, Sancratosia (made substantive on 7 September 2023)[9]
  • 11 January 2023: Johannes Mattias Toome, Minister of State (I/C)[5]
  • 15 April 2023: Tusharjit Deka, former Minister[6][6]
  • 27 April 2023: Chandrachur Basu, Commissioner of Swarnarajya[10]
  • 30 July 2023: Rajia Hazarika, former Minister[7]
  • 30 July 2023: Abayat Ibtiyaz, former Minister[7]
  • 30 July 2023: Therence Raphael Pagsisihan, Member of Parliament[7]
  • 30 July 2023: Pallavi Rai, Mayor of Dadara[7]
  • 30 July 2023: Lorenzo Marquez, former Member of Parliament[7]
  • 30 July 2023: Pio Lowe, Honorary Ambassador in Australia[7]
  • 11 January 2024: Su Yi-An, Honorary Ambassador in Taiwan
  • 11 January 2024: Christoph Billung, former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
  • 11 January 2024: Thomas Marios Zavos, Honorary Consul in Agrinio

Members (D.S.V.B.)

The following are the recipients of the Member grade of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit.

  • 11 January 2023: Therence Raphael Pagsisihan, Member of Parliament[5]
  • 15 April 2023: Pierce Anderson, Consul-General in Colorado[6]
  • 15 April 2023: Rubi, Deputy Administrator of Swevalis[6]
  • 30 July 2023: Christian Laudani, Member of Parliament[7]
  • 30 July 2023: Ishan Jha, Honorary Consul-General in California[7]
  • 30 July 2023: Ezekiel Ensor, Honorary Consul-General in Florida[7]
  • 11 January 2024: Benjamin Levinson, Assistant Deputy Chief of Army Staff
  • 11 January 2024: Reuben Isze, former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
  • 11 January 2024: Hicham Soyuz, Honorary Ambassador in Morocco
  • 11 January 2024: Jules Vierstraete, Honorary Ambassador in Belgium

Honorary Recipients

Grand Cordons (S.U.V.B. (K))

Commanders 1st Class (S.P.V.B. (K))

Commanders (D.U.V.B. (K))

Members 1st Class (D.P.V.B. (K))

Members (D.S.V.B. (K))

Armorials (selective)

Armorials of the Most Excellent Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit
Honorary recipients

See also

References and notes

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Royal Decree No. 248-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "The Gazette of Vishwamitra". Google Docs. Government of Vishwamitra. 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "OFFICE OF THE RASHTRADHYAKSH - ROYAL PARDON". Google Docs. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 "Royal Decree No. 254-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 "Royal Decree No. 258 (2/2023)". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 "Royal Decree No. 264 (8/2023)". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 "Royal Decree No. 265 (9/2023)". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  8. ↑ "OFFICE OF THE RASHTRADHYAKSH - SPECIAL HONOUR ON SH. CHANDRACHUR BASU". Google Docs. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 "Royal Decree No. 256-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Royal Decree No. 265 (9/2023)". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 "Royal Decree No. 250-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Royal Decree No. 253-2022". Google Docs. Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Given as a gift for the marriage of Jonathan I.


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