Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

In 1886, King Kalakaua established the Royal Order of the Star of Oceania to help build alliances with notable people throughout the Pacific and advancing his plan to establish a conference of islands across the Pacific. It was held in abeyance after the illegal overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani in 1893. The order is now reestablished by the senior heir to the Royal House of Hawaii,

H.R.H. Princess Owana Kaʻōhelelani.

The Royal Order of the Star of Oceania or Ka Hoku O Osiania is highly awarded to the Head of States, Royal Houses and Dyasties.

Also as awards of merit to loyal supporters of the royal family, the Kamehameha Charitable Foundation and those who provide excellent services in the field of cultural achievement and education in Hawaiʻi and throughout Polynesia.

For nominations, please submit a request to the Chancellor at chancellery@crownofhawaii.com

Ranks

Men`s pre nominal: Knight (for all ranks except Ocer rank)

Ladies pre nominal: Dame (for all ranks except Ocer rank)

Men’s Post Nominal’s:

GCRSO = Grand Cross/Cordon of the Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

GORSO = Grand Officer of the

Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

KCRSO = Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

ORSO = Officer of the

Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

Ladies Post Nominal’s:

GCRSO = Dame Grand Cross/Cordon of the Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

GORSO = Dame Grand Officer of the

Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

DCRSO = Dame Commander of the

Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

ORSO = Officer of the

Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

Decorations:

1) Grand Gross = GCRSO = Sash/Cordon Jewell (Neck Jewell), Breast Star

and Miniature with gold crown pin

2) Grand Officer = GORSO = Neck Jewell, Breast Star and Miniature with silver crown pin

3) Knight Commander = KCRSO = Neck Jewell and Miniature with bronze crown pin

4) Officer = ORSO = Neck Jewell and Miniature in silver

All members of the order upon receiving their brevet must get their insignia from the Office of the Chancellor only. It is against the royal house to copy and obtain unauthorized insignia

Grand Gross = GCRSO = Sash/Cordon Jewell (Neck Jewell), Breast Star

and Miniature with gold crown pin

Grand Officer = GORSO = Neck Jewell and Breast Star and Miniature with silver crown

Knight Commander = KCRSO = Neck Jewell and Miniature with bronze crown pin

Officer = ORSO = Neck Jewell and Miniature in silver

Royal Family of Hawaii Official Website

Ranks

Men’s Post Nominal’s:

Ladies Post Nominal’s:

Decorations:

All members of the order upon receiving their brevet must get their insignia from the Office of the Chancellor only. It is against the royal house to copy and obtain unauthorized insignia

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