Order of Ernst August
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The Order of Ernst August (German: Ernst-August-Orden) was founded 15 December 1865 by King George V of Hanover in memory of his father Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover. The order was awarded for both civil and military merit.[1] It was divided in five classes:
- Grand Cross
- Grand Commander
- Commander
- Officer
- Knight
Quick Facts Order of Ernst Augustus, Awarded by Kingdom of Hannover ...
Order of Ernst Augustus | |
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Awarded by Kingdom of Hannover | |
Type | Knightly State Order |
Motto | SUSCIPERE ET FINIRE |
Awarded for | Civil and military merit |
Status | Dissolved as a state order, given as a House Order |
Grand Master | Ernst August, Prince of Hanover |
Grades | Grand Cross Grand Commander Commander Officer Knight |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Royal Guelphic Order |
Next (lower) | - |
Ribbon of the order |
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