Order of the Lion

The Order of the Lion is the highest order of chivalry and most prestigious honour in Sinaria.

History
It was founded in 642 F.A. by King Jaecar Valeryn and first awarded that same year. There are three classes, first, second and third, however first class is reserved for the current ruling monarch, his consort and his heir. Any subsequent children of the King are awarded the second class, as are the Lords and Ladies of the duchies of Sinaria. Noblemen afforded a place on the King's Council or the Lord's Council of Shaldana are awarded the order third class. Those granted orders of multiple classes are afforded the higher of the classes, with the lower classes implied.

Description
The representation of the order is a simple lion's head, the same as is on the pennant of the king, with a clasp to fasten a cloak (or mantle when in full uniform). The first class award is gold with rubies for eyes; the second class is silver with sapphires and the third is bronze with emeralds.