The Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire

The Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire rewards those who serve the empire with particular distinction.  It was established in 1786 by King Celasin, and comprises three classes. 
King Celasin established the Order to reward contributions in government and state service.  There are no limits to the number of people who may be appointed to each class of this Order and awards are not limited to only men, like the Order of the Garter.
It is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift on recipients from the Kingdom of Pyrus.  The Order was first awarded in 1786.  New appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire can be made at any time.
== Classes ==
The three classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence:
# Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire (GCE)
# Knight Commander or Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire (KCE or DCE)
# Knight Companion or Dame Companion of the Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire (KPE or DPE)
== Vestments and Accouterments ==
For ceremonial occasions, the Badge, which is the insignia of the Order, is worn by all members:
* For a Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross the badge is a circle of gold with three points in the sinister, sinister-base and base positions and a silver inset plate with the letters ‘GCE’ in the dexter-chief which is worn on a red riband or sash, passing from the right shoulder to the left hip, pinned above the right breast on a red ribbon differenced with gold and maroon just above the badge.
* For a Knight Commander or Dame Commander the badge is a circle of gold with a silver orle with three points gold in the sinister, sinister-base and base positions and a silver inset plate with the letters ‘KCE’ or ‘DCE’ in the dexter-chief which is worn on a red ribbon differenced with silver and maroon just above the badge around the neck.
* For a Knight Commander or Dame Commander the badge is a circle of gold with a silver bordure and raised silver orle with three points gold in the sinister, sinister-base and base positions and a silver inset plate with the letters ‘KPE’ or ‘DPE’ in the dexter-chief which is worn on a red ribbon differenced with maroon just above the badge around the neck.
Members are expected to wear formal dress or military uniform.
== Precedence and Privileges ==
Knights Grand Cross, Knights Commander and Knights Companion are entitled to prefix “Sir” to their forenames.  Wives of Knights Grand Cross, Knights Commander or Knights Companion may prefix “Lady” to their surnames.  Dames Grand Cross, Dames Commander and Dames Companion are entitled to prefix “Lady” to their forenames. Husbands of Dames Grand Cross, Dames Commander or Dames Companion do not receive any title or privilege. Such forms are not used by royalty, peers or clergymen, who instead use only the appropriate post-nominal letters.
From time to time, individuals are appointed to a higher grade within the Order, thereby ceasing usage of the junior post-nominal letters.
In their heraldic achievements, Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire may encircle their escutcheon with the riband of the Order and are entitled to receive non-hereditary heraldic supporters.
In their heraldic achievement, Knights and Dames Commander and Knights and Dames Companion of the Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire may suspend from behind their escutcheon the appropriate badge of the order.
== Current Knights and Dames ==
=== Knights and Dames Grand Cross ===
See Also:- List of Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire
Number	Name 	Year Appointed
1. 	His Imperial Highness Celasin, 2nd Emperor of the Pyrusian Empire, 10th King of Pyrus, Colonel in Chief of the Order of the Garter OG GCE BCE CV DSA EPTWC	1786
2. 	Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, The Dowager Countess of Hanath GCE DSA 	1787
3. 	His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Camest, 1st Prince of Narlberg, 3rd Baron of Nothom GCE BCE 	1788
=== Knights and Dames Commander ===
See Also:- List of Knights and Dames Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire
Number	Name 	Year Appointed
1. 	The Honourable Donsier Loholt, 3rd Baron of Grishin, High Lord Ambassador KCE EPTWC 	1786
2. 	The Honourable Ciryon Noldo, 3rd Baron of Apraxin, High Lord Chancellor KCE DSA 	1786
3. 	The Right Honourable Crelna Vorty, 1st Viscount of Baddacon, Lord Chamberlain KCE CV BIM EPTWC	1787
4. 	The Honourable Marni Bunglender, 4th Baron of Mudros KCE 	1787
5. 	Fleet Admiral The Honourable Xave Freyadin, 1st Baron of East Tannlarth KCE 	1788
6. 	The Honourable Nulukor Thur, 1st Baron of Tuxanne, High Lord Secretary KCE CV DSA EPTWC SIM 	1788
=== Knights and Dames Companion ===
See Also:- List of Knights and Dames Companion of the Most Excellent Order of the Pyrusian Empire
Number	Name 	Year Appointed
1. 	The Honourable Nulukor Akaimade, 2nd Baron of Norwath, Lord Ambassador KPE EPTWC 	1786
2. 	The Honourable Engolth Hunthor, 3rd Baron of Reeves, Imperial Ambassador KPE EPTWC 	1786
3. 	The Honourable Sephel Rentarnor, 1st Baron of Umtearia, Lord Chancellor KPE 	1786
5. 	The Honourable Donsier Esdy, 2nd Baron of Floe, Lord Steward KPE 	1786
6. 	Lieutenant General The Honourable Sir Masony Lentinder, Chief Justice of Selgarn KPE MVM 	1786
7. 	Lieutenant General Sir Fraclim Alefish, Chief of the Selgarnian Colonial Army KPE EPTWC 	1786
8. 	General The Honourable Algare Handarte, 2nd Baron of Pennsar, Governor General of Pennsar KH KPE OVM DSA 	1786
9. 	The Honourable Vladhem Grantordor, 2nd Baron of Nontrul, Governor General of Nontrul KH KPE OVM DSA 	1786
10. 	Field Marshal The Right Honourable Algare Berg, 1st Count of Milberg KPE CV EPTWC 	1787
11. 	The Honourable Ulm Frantak, 1st Baron of Cillamere, Warden of the White Rod KPE 	1787
13. 	Commander The Honourable Vaire Hallardar, 2nd Baron of Graidor, Commander of the Royal Guard KPE 	1787
14. 	The Honourable Rotas Inklender, 1st Baron of Northern Halderia, Page of the Golden Laurels KPE 	1787
15. 	Lieutenant General The Honourable Jurote Lentinder, 2nd Baron of Northern Selgarn, Governor General of Selgarn KH KPE OVM DSA EPTWC	1787
16. 	Sir Taloss Ashgelbin, Chancellor of Selgarn, KH KPE Kt. OVM DSA 	1787
17. 	Sir Falas Jawslon, 1st Baronet of Viphagg, Chancellor of Pennsar KH KPE LVM DSA 	1787
18. 	Rear Admiral Sir Masony Grantordor, Chancellor of Nontrul KH KPE Kt. LVM DSA 	1787
19. 	The Honourable Ganta Akaimade, 2nd Baron of Zentan, High Lord Lieutenant KPE DSA 	1788
20. 	High Lord Admiral Sir Jalan Cralga KPE DSA 	1788
21. 	The Honourable Maloc Cralga, 3rd Baron of Lorien, Master of the Observation Corps KPE CV EPTWC 	1788
22. 	The Honourable Baznak Sletra, 4th Baron of Civilis, Lord Justice KPE DSA EPTWC 	1788
23. 	The Honourable Lomin Navari, 1st Baron of Selamere, Master of Chairs KPE 	1788
24. 	Admiral Sir Baznak Debunas, 1st Baronet of North Wood, Chief Secretary of Selgarn KH GCS KPE OVM DSA EPTWC 	1788
25. 	Rear Admiral Sir Nulukor Ashgelbin, Chief Justice of Selgarn KS KPE MVM EPTWC 	1788
26. 	General Sir Broda Rugym, 2nd Baronet of The Selgrove, High Sheriff of Pennsar KH KPE DSA EPTWC 	1788
27. 	General Sir Tergon Evargh, 1st Baronet of Selmead, High Sheriff of Nontrul KH KPE LVM 	1788
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