Decree No. 7 (Orders of Chivalry)

[Johann Boyen]

No. 007

WE JOHANN BOYEN
BY THE GRACE OF GOD
ARCH-STEWARD AND PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERATION et cetera

WHEREAS the Holzer Empire is lacking in a process by which the sovereign may affirm his love and devotion towards loyal subjects and friends of the Holzer people, and

WHEREAS officially recognised Orders and Awards would be an appropriate way of doing such,

HEREWITH order the creation of several new Orders, Crosses and Medals as detailed below.

Holzer Reich Medaillenverzeichnis (Medals of the Holzer Reich)

Adler Haus-Orden (Eagle House Order) - conferred to members of the Holzer aristocracy for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. This order may be awarded during both times of peace and war.

Haus-Orden vom Eisernen Helm (House Order of the Iron Helmet) - conferred to members of foreign royal houses or aristocracies to whom the sovereign wishes to express his thanks or who have proved themselves to be great friends to the Holzer people. This order may be awarded during both times of peace and war.

Kronenorden des Roten Adlers (Red Eagle Crown Order) - conferred to citizens for exceptional acts of heroism at the risk of their own life. This order may be awarded during both peace and hostilities.

Pour le Merit mit Eichenlaub (with Oak leaves) - conferred to citizens in time of hostilities that do not merit the Kronenorden des Roten Adlers.

Orden das Schwarzen Adlers (Order of the Black Eagle) - conferred to citizens for acts of exceptional merit that benefit the Holzer Reich.

Pour le Merit - conferred to citizens who develop useful materials, methods or reforms that contribute to the Holzer Reich.

Michelsorden (Order of St. Michel) - conferred to citizens for faithful and uninterrupted periods of military service.

Verdienstkreuz (Cross of Merit) - conferred to military personnel who demonstrate initiative and dedication throughout the course of their career.

Kreuz des Kompagnons (Cross of the Comrade) - conferred to foreign military forces allied to the Holzer Reich.

Oversea Medal - conferred to those leaders of Holzer Overseas Territories who have shown exemplary leadership, innovation, progress and creativity in their oversea posts.

Given effect with our hand and the Imperial seal, at Fredrick Palace, on the 10th Day of the 6th Month in the Two-Thousand and Ninth year of our lord and in the first of our Reign.

Johann Boyen
[SIGNED and IMPERIAL SEAL GIVEN]
10-06-2009