Order of the Crown of Tonga Order of the Crown of Tonga The Royal Order of the Crown of Tonga ("Tongan: Fakalangilangi 'o Kalauni 'o Tonga") is an Order of Merit awarded for exceptional services to Tonga and the Crown of Tonga. It was established 16 April 1913 by George Tupou II to reward those who distinguished themselves by exceptional services to the State and the Crown. It was reorganized on 31 July 2008 by King George Tupou V, in particular relatively to all the classes of merit. It can be awarded to militaries and civilians, native of Tonga or foreigner, without distinction of religion. The
Order of King George Tupou I riband are as above. The "necklet badge" (approx 60mm without the crown) is a silver, silver-gilt & enamel 6-pointed faceted star with two points upwards, suspended by a silver-gilt Tongan crown. The central medallion & riband are as above. The "necklet ribbon" is approx. 41mm wide, red with three white stripes (2.5/6/9/6/9/6/2.5mm) The "breast badge" is a similar faceted star as the Knight Commander (above) except that the white central medallion has the shield from the Coat of Arms in the centre. The "breast ribbon" is approx 38mm wide, red with two white stripes (6/8/10/8/6mm) Order of King George Tupou