Royal Order of the Crown of Hawaii

Royal Order of the Crown of Hawaii is an order founded in 1848 by king Kamehameha III to commemorate his ascension to the throne.It is considered the first order of the kingdom of Hawaii.

The order is bestowed upon people for loyalty and meritorious service for the crown of Hawaii or for merits on the field of culture and education.

The order is awarded in seven different classes:


 * Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Grand Cross
 * Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Grand Officer
 * Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Commander
 * Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Officer
 * Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i Grand Cross.gif Companion
 * Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i. Gold and Silver Medal.gif Gold medal
 * Royal Order of the Crown of Hawai'i. Gold and Silver Medal.gif Silver medal