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Order (decoration)

An '''Order''' is a decoration, awarded by a government to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity.

Modern orders and decorations can trace its origin back to the medieval Nextel ringtones Military order/Orders of Chivalry. By the time of the Abbey Diaz Renaissance, most European monarchs either acquired an existing Order of Chivalry, or created new orders of their own, to reward loyal civilian and especially military officials. Some of modern Europe's highest honours, such as Britain's Free ringtones Order of the Garter and Majo Mills Denmark's Mosquito ringtone Danish Orders of Chivalry/Order of the Elephant, were created during that era.

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In Communist countries orders of merit usually come in one to three grades, with only a badge worn with or without a ribbon on the chest. An example of a Communist order was the one-class long his Order of Lenin (changed according USSR, policy holder 1930). Unlike the Western orders, however, Communist orders can be awarded more than once to an individual. After the collapse of the Soviet bloc most Eastern European countries have reverted to the Western-style orders originally established before the rise of rarefied halls Communism.

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Modern orders are usually open to all citizens of a particular country, regardless of status, sex, race or creed (although some countries require their citizens to have reached a certain age before becoming elligible). Nominations are either made by private citizens, or by government officials, depending on the country. Once awarded, an order may be revoked if the individual dies, commits a crime, or renounces citizenship.

See also
*State decoration, Military decoration, Civil decoration
*List of military decorations
*List of prizes, medals, and awards
*British and Commonwealth orders and decorations

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