List of post-nominal letters
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Post-nominal letters
are letters placed after the name of a person to indicate that the individual holds a position, office, or honour.
An individual may use several different sets of post-nominal letters. Honours are listed first in descending order of precedence
, followed by degrees and memberships of learned societies in ascending order.
Some obsolete positions are not listed unless recipients who continue to use the post-nominals even after the order becomes obsolete are still living.
[1] The Honours System of Antigua and Barbuda was created in 1998
[1] Members of the Order of the National Hero do not use post-nominal letters. They instead "The Right Excellent" before their names and "National Hero of Jamaica" after their names.
[2] In addition to the post-nominal letters ON, members of the Order of the Nation use "The Most Honourable" before their names.
[3] Honorary Members must utilise OJ {hon} instead. Members are entitled to use "The Honourable" before their names.
[4] Honorary Appointments must use the letters CD (hon) or OD (hon).
[1] There is an additional higher Grade Companion of Honour With Collar but the post-nominal letters are the same
[1] Only orders and decorations unique to New Zealand are listed, although a number of 'British' honours are still part of the New Zealand Honours System, notably those that are in the personal gift of the Sovereign, i.e., the Order of the Garter
, Order of the Thistle
, Royal Victorian Order
, and the Order of Merit
. In addition, many living New Zealanders hold appointments in the orders that the New Zealand Order of Merit replaced. For a full list of honours see listing of the correct order of wear for orders, decorations and medals in New Zealand.
[1] Papua New Guinea created their own honours system in 2004 with the first investitures being performed by The Princess Royal
in September 2005. Papua New Guinea still recognises the Imperial Honours System. http://www.pm.gov.pg/pmsoffice/pmsoffice.nsf/40d31752b13cb92c4a256b5f002c8fa4/659b6e11ce88aa0f4a25706d007edc4e/$FILE/Nomination%20Information.pdf
[1] The Honours System of Rhodesia was superseded by the Honours System of Zimbabwe in 1981.
[1] Although issued in three classes (Gold, Silver and Bronze) all three medals carry the same post-nominal letters.
[1] The Honours System of Zimbabwe superseded the Rhodesia Honours System in 1980.
Post-nominal letters
Post-nominal letters, also called post-nominal initials, post-nominal titles or designatory letters, are letters placed after the name of a person to indicate that the individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditation, office, or honour. An individual may use several different sets of...
are letters placed after the name of a person to indicate that the individual holds a position, office, or honour.
An individual may use several different sets of post-nominal letters. Honours are listed first in descending order of precedence
Order of precedence
An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of items. Most often it is used in the context of people by many organizations and governments...
, followed by degrees and memberships of learned societies in ascending order.
Some obsolete positions are not listed unless recipients who continue to use the post-nominals even after the order becomes obsolete are still living.
Antigua and Barbuda
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| The Most Exalted Order of the National Hero | |
| Knight of the Order of the National Hero | KNH |
| Dame of the Order of the National Hero | DNH |
| The Most Distinguished Order of the Nation | |
| Knight Grand Collar | KGN |
| Dame Grand Collar | DGN |
| Knight Grand Cross | KGCN |
| Dame Grand Cross | DCGN |
| Knight Commander | KCN |
| Dame Commander | DCN |
| Commander | CN |
| Officer | ON |
| Member | MN |
| The Most Illustrious Order of Merit | |
| Grand Cross | GCM |
| Grand Officer | GOM |
| Commander | CM |
| Officer | OM |
| Member | MM |
| The Most Precious Order of Princely Heritage | |
| Grand Cross | GCH |
| Grand Officer | GOH |
| Commander | CH |
| Officer | OH |
| Member | MH |
[1] The Honours System of Antigua and Barbuda was created in 1998
Australia
Hong Kong
Italy
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Order of Merit of the Italian Republic The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the second President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi in 1951... |
OMRI |
| Military Order of Italy Military Order of Italy The Military Order of Italy is the highest military order of the Italian Republic and the former Kingdom of Italy. It was founded as the Military Order of Savoy, a national order by the King of Sardinia, Vittorio Emanuele I, Duke of Savoy in 1815... |
OMI |
| Order of Merit for Labour Order of Merit for Labour The Order of Merit for Labour was founded as national order of chivalry in 1923 by King Vittorio Emanuele III of Italy; it is awarded to those "who have been singularly meritorious" in agriculture, industry and commerce, crafts, lending and insurance. It is a continuation of the earlier Ordine al... |
OML |
| Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity The Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity was founded as national order by the first President of the Italian Republic, Enrico De Nicola, in 1947, to recognise civilian and military expatriates or foreigners who made an outstanding contribution to the reconstruction of Italy after World War... |
OSSI |
| Order of Vittorio Veneto Order of Vittorio Veneto The military Order of Vittorio Veneto was founded as national order by the fifth President of the Italian Republic, Giuseppe Saragat, in 1968, "to express the gratitude of the nation" to those decorated with the Medaglia e Croce di Guerra al Valor Militare who had fought for at least six months in... |
OVV |
Jamaica
see also Jamaican Orders of the Societies of Honour| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Honours System | |
| The Order of the National Hero | None [1] |
| The Order of the Nation | ON [2] |
| The Order of Jamaica | OJ [3] |
| Order of Distinction [4] | |
| Commander | CD |
| Officer | OD |
[1] Members of the Order of the National Hero do not use post-nominal letters. They instead "The Right Excellent" before their names and "National Hero of Jamaica" after their names.
[2] In addition to the post-nominal letters ON, members of the Order of the Nation use "The Most Honourable" before their names.
[3] Honorary Members must utilise OJ {hon} instead. Members are entitled to use "The Honourable" before their names.
[4] Honorary Appointments must use the letters CD (hon) or OD (hon).
Malta
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| National Order of Merit | |
| Companion of Honour (Kumpann ta' Unur tal-Ordni ta' Malta) [1] | KUOM |
| Companion (Kumpann tal-Ordni ta' Malta) | KOM |
| Officer (Uffiċjal tal-Ordni ta' Malta) | UOM |
| Member (Membru tal-Ordni ta' Malta) | MOM |
| The Xirka Ġieħ ir-Repubblika | |
| Sieħeb il-Ġieħ | SG |
| Honours | |
| Midalja għall-Qlubija (Medal of Bravery) | MRQ |
| Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika (Medal of Service to the Republic) | MQR |
[1] There is an additional higher Grade Companion of Honour With Collar but the post-nominal letters are the same
Mauritius
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Grand Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean The Most Distinguished Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean is the highest distinct order of merit in Mauritius. It was founded in 1992 to decorate people who have made a contribution to social progress in the nations of the Indian Ocean. It may be awarded to non-Mauritian... |
GCSK |
| Grand Officer of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean The Most Distinguished Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean is the highest distinct order of merit in Mauritius. It was founded in 1992 to decorate people who have made a contribution to social progress in the nations of the Indian Ocean. It may be awarded to non-Mauritian... |
GOSK |
| Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean The Most Distinguished Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean is the highest distinct order of merit in Mauritius. It was founded in 1992 to decorate people who have made a contribution to social progress in the nations of the Indian Ocean. It may be awarded to non-Mauritian... |
CSK |
| Officer of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean The Most Distinguished Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean is the highest distinct order of merit in Mauritius. It was founded in 1992 to decorate people who have made a contribution to social progress in the nations of the Indian Ocean. It may be awarded to non-Mauritian... |
OSK |
| Member of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean The Most Distinguished Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean is the highest distinct order of merit in Mauritius. It was founded in 1992 to decorate people who have made a contribution to social progress in the nations of the Indian Ocean. It may be awarded to non-Mauritian... |
MSK |
| Companions of the President's Distinguished Service Medal | PSMD |
| Companions of the President's Meritorious Service Medal | PMSM |
| Companions of the President's Badge of Honour | PBH |
| Companions of the President's Certificate of Honour | PCH |
| President's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | PLSG |
| Senior Counsel | Sc |
| School Certificate holder | SC |
| Higher School Certificate | HSC |
| International Orders | |
| Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III.... |
GCMG |
| Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III.... |
KCMG |
| Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III.... |
CMG |
| Knights Bachelor | Kt |
New Zealand
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Decorations for Bravery | |
| Victoria Cross Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.... (New Zealand version) |
VC |
| New Zealand Cross New Zealand Cross The New Zealand Cross was introduced in 1869 during the Land Wars in New Zealand. The wars were fought between the natives of New Zealand, the Māori, and European settlers known as Pākehā who were assisted by British or Imperial troops.... |
NZC |
| National Decorations | |
| Member of the Order of New Zealand Order of New Zealand The Order of New Zealand is the highest honour in New Zealand's honours system, created "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity"... |
ONZ |
| Knight/Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit New Zealand Order of Merit The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five... |
GNZM |
| Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit New Zealand Order of Merit The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five... |
KNZM |
| Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit New Zealand Order of Merit The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five... |
DNZM |
| Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit New Zealand Order of Merit The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five... |
CNZM |
| New Zealand Gallantry Star New Zealand Gallantry Star The New Zealand Gallantry Star is the second level military decoration of the New Zealand armed forces.It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British gallantry awards with an indigenous New Zealand Gallantry system... |
NZGS |
| New Zealand Bravery Star New Zealand Bravery Star The New Zealand Bravery Star is the second level civil decoration of New Zealand.It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British bravery awards with an indigenous New Zealand Bravery system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in... |
NZBS |
| Companion of the Queen's Service Order Queen's Service Order The Queen's Service Order was established by Queen Elizabeth II on 13 March 1975, awarded by the government of New Zealand "for valuable voluntary service to the community or meritorious and faithful services to the Crown or similar services within the public sector, whether in elected or... |
QSO |
| Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit New Zealand Order of Merit The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five... |
ONZM |
| Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit New Zealand Order of Merit The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five... |
MNZM |
| New Zealand Gallantry Decoration | NZGD |
| New Zealand Bravery Decoration | NZBD |
| New Zealand Gallantry Medal | NZGM |
| New Zealand Bravery Medal | NZBM |
| Queen's Service Medal | QSM |
| New Zealand Antarctic Medal | NZAM |
| Distinguished Service Decoration | DSD |
| Fellowship or Membership of Professional Institutions or Learned Societies | |
| Royal Society of New Zealand Royal Society of New Zealand The Royal Society of New Zealand , known as the New Zealand Institute before 1933, was established in 1867 to co-ordinate and assist the activities of a number of regional research societies including the Auckland Institute, the Wellington Philosophical Society, the Philosophical Institute of... |
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| Companion of the Royal Society of New Zealand | CRSNZ http://www.rsnz.org/members/companions.php#List |
| New Zealand Computer Society New Zealand Computer Society The New Zealand Computer Society Inc is a non-profit incorporated society in New Zealand. As New Zealand's ICT professional body, the NZCS exists to promote education and ensure a high level of professional practice amongst ICT professionals.... |
|
| IT Certified Professional | ITCP |
| Fellow of the New Zealand Computer Society New Zealand Computer Society The New Zealand Computer Society Inc is a non-profit incorporated society in New Zealand. As New Zealand's ICT professional body, the NZCS exists to promote education and ensure a high level of professional practice amongst ICT professionals.... |
FNZCS |
| Honorary Fellow of the New Zealand Computer Society New Zealand Computer Society The New Zealand Computer Society Inc is a non-profit incorporated society in New Zealand. As New Zealand's ICT professional body, the NZCS exists to promote education and ensure a high level of professional practice amongst ICT professionals.... |
HFNZCS |
| Member of the New Zealand Computer Society New Zealand Computer Society The New Zealand Computer Society Inc is a non-profit incorporated society in New Zealand. As New Zealand's ICT professional body, the NZCS exists to promote education and ensure a high level of professional practice amongst ICT professionals.... |
MNZCS |
| Associate Member of the New Zealand Computer Society New Zealand Computer Society The New Zealand Computer Society Inc is a non-profit incorporated society in New Zealand. As New Zealand's ICT professional body, the NZCS exists to promote education and ensure a high level of professional practice amongst ICT professionals.... |
AMNZCS |
| Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance | |
| Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance | ANZIIF (Fellow) CIP |
| Senior Associate of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance | ANZIIF (Snr Assoc) CIP |
| Associate of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance | ANZIIF (Assoc) CIP |
| Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture The Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture is New Zealand's only National Horticultural Society.Their mission is to "Encourage and improve horticulture in New Zealand by promoting the understanding, appreciation, conservation and use of plants".... |
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| Fellow of the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture | FRIH http://www.rnzih.org.nz/pages/awards.html#FRIH |
[1] Only orders and decorations unique to New Zealand are listed, although a number of 'British' honours are still part of the New Zealand Honours System, notably those that are in the personal gift of the Sovereign, i.e., the Order of the Garter
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
, Order of the Thistle
Order of the Thistle
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the Order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland who asserted that he was reviving an earlier Order...
, Royal Victorian Order
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
, and the Order of Merit
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit is a British dynastic order recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture...
. In addition, many living New Zealanders hold appointments in the orders that the New Zealand Order of Merit replaced. For a full list of honours see listing of the correct order of wear for orders, decorations and medals in New Zealand.
Papua New Guinea
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea Honours System | |
| Cross of Valour | CV |
| Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu | GCL |
| Companion of the Order of the Star of Melanesia | CSM |
| Commander of the Order of Logohu | CL |
| Officer of the Order of Logohu | OL |
| Member of the Order of Logohu | ML |
| National Medal of the Order of Logohu | LM |
| Cross of Medical Service Medal | CMS |
| Distinguished Military Service Medal | DMS |
| Distinguished Police Service Medal | DPS |
| Distinguished Correctional Service Medal | DCS |
| Emergency Service Medal | ESM |
| Public Service Medal | PSM |
| Meritorious Community Service Medal | MCS |
| Commendation Medal for Valuable Service | SMM |
[1] Papua New Guinea created their own honours system in 2004 with the first investitures being performed by The Princess Royal
Anne, Princess Royal
Princess Anne, Princess Royal , is the only daughter of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
in September 2005. Papua New Guinea still recognises the Imperial Honours System. http://www.pm.gov.pg/pmsoffice/pmsoffice.nsf/40d31752b13cb92c4a256b5f002c8fa4/659b6e11ce88aa0f4a25706d007edc4e/$FILE/Nomination%20Information.pdf
Rhodesia
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Orders and Decorations | |
| Grand Cross of Valour | GCV |
| Conspicuous Gallantry Decoration | CGD |
| Legion of Merit | |
| Grand Commander | GCLM |
| Grand Officer | GLM |
| Commander | CLM |
| Officer | OLM |
| Member | MLM |
| Other Medals | |
| Independence Decoration | ID |
| Independence Commemorative Decoration | ICD |
| Police Cross for Conspicuous Gallantry | PCG |
| Silver Cross of Rhodesia | SCR |
| Prison Cross for Gallantry | RCP |
[1] The Honours System of Rhodesia was superseded by the Honours System of Zimbabwe in 1981.
Solomon Islands
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Star of the Solomon Islands Star of the Solomon Islands The Star of the Solomon Islands, established in 1981 is the highest honour of the Solomon Islands. Recipients are allowed to use the post nominal "SSI".-Recipients:Notable recipients include:* Helen Clark, ONZ* John Howard, AC... |
SSI |
| Cross of Solomon Islands Cross of Solomon Islands The Cross of Solomon Islands is the highest civilian award in Solomon Islands. The Cross of Solomon Islands was awarded posthumously to the former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Greg Urwin, in 2008, by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Derek Sikua.... |
CSI |
| Solomon Islands Medal | SIM |
Sri Lanka
See also Sri Lankan national honours systemSri Lankan honours system
The Sri Lankan national honours system is a fully indigenous honours system of titles, decorations and medals which are awarded to recognize achievements of, or service by, Sri Lankans or others in connection with Sri Lanka...
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Military Awards and Decorations | |
| Bravery Awards | |
| Parama Weera Vibhushanaya Parama Weera Vibhushanaya Parama Weera Vibhushanaya , is the highest Sri Lankan military decoration equivalent to the British Victoria Cross , or the United States Medal of Honor, that's awarded as a reward for all ranks of the tri services individual acts of gallantry... |
PWV |
| Weerodara Vibhushanaya Weerodara Vibhushanaya The Weerodara Vibhushanaya medal and bar are the second highest Sri Lankan military decoration that is presented to soldiers and civilians as a reward for their individual acts of gallantry and prominent bravery of a most exceptional order performed which is of a non military nature of their own... |
WV |
| Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya Medal and Bar are the third highest Sri Lankan military decoration that is presented to officers and other ranks as a reward for individual acts of gallantry and conspicuous bravery which is of a military nature of a high order in the face of the enemy, carried out... |
WWV |
| Rana Wickrama Padakkama Rana Wickrama Padakkama The Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan military officers and other ranks as a reward for individual or allied acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord.-How medal awarded:It is ordained that the decoration shall be granted to all ranks of... |
RWP |
| Rana Sura Padakkama Rana Sura Padakkama The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of heroism in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord. The decoration is presented by the President of Sri Lanka... |
RSP |
| Distinguished & Long Service Awards | |
| Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of three services, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award... |
VSV |
| Uttama Seva Padakkama Uttama Seva Padakkama The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess... |
USP |
| Videsha Seva Padakkama Videsha Seva Padakkama The Videsha Seva Padakkama medal will be granted to all ranks of the Regular and Volunteer Forces of the Army, Navy and Air Force of the Sri Lanka for active service outside the territorial limits of the Island, given that such service is linked with active service in an overseas military... |
VSP |
| Karyakshama Seva Vibhushanaya Karyakshama Seva Vibhushanaya The Karyakshama Seva Vibhushanaya medal awarded to the commissioned officers is a reward for long, meritorious, loyal and valuable service of proven capacity in the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, and, is governed by the proclamation dated 07 January 1986... |
KSV |
| Prashansaniya Seva Vibhushanaya Prashansaniya Seva Vibhushanaya The Prashansaniya Seva Vibhushanaya medal awarded to commissioned officers is a reward for long, meritorious, loyal and valuable service of proven capacity in the Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force, and is governed by the proclamation dated January 31, 2000. The medal shall not confer any individual... |
PSV |
| Appointments to the President President of Sri Lanka The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the elected head of state and the head of government. The President is a dominant political figure in Sri Lanka. The office was created in 1978 but has grown so powerful there have been calls to restrict or even eliminate its power... |
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| Aide de Camp to the President | ADC |
| Legal Appointments | |
| President's Counsel President's Counsel (Sri Lanka) President's Counsel is a professional rank, as their status is conferred by the president, recognised by the courts and wear silk gowns of a special design... |
PC |
| Justice of the Peace | JP |
| Legislators | |
| Member of Parliament Parliament A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modeled after that of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the French , the action of parler : a parlement is a discussion. The term came to mean a meeting at which... |
MP |
| University Degrees Academic degree An academic degree is a position and title within a college or university that is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having either satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study or having conducted a scholarly endeavour deemed worthy of his or her admission to the degree... |
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| Doctorate Doctorate A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder... |
PhD, etc. |
| Master's Degree Master's degree A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice... |
MA, MSc, etc. |
| Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world... |
BA, BSc, etc. |
| Diplomas | |
| National Diplomas | NDT, NDIT, etc. |
| Diploma | Dip |
| Engineering Qualifications | |
| Chartered Engineer | CEng Çeng The çeng is a Turkish harp. It was a popular Ottoman instrument until the last quarter of the 17th century.The word comes from the Persian word "chang," which means "harp" .... |
| Armed Forces | |
| Sri Lanka Army | SLLI, SLAC, SLA, etc. |
| Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force is the principal and Volunteer reserve force component of the Sri Lanka Army. It is a collective name for the reserve units and the Sri Lanka National Guard of the Sri Lankan Army. The SLAVF is made up of part-time Officers and soldiers paid at a similar rate,... |
SLAVF |
| Sri Lanka Navy | SLN |
| Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force | SLVNF |
| Sri Lanka Air Force | SLAF |
| Sri Lanka Volunteer Air Force Sri Lanka Volunteer Air Force The Sri Lanka Volunteer Air Force is the volunteer reserve element of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Its current mission is to provide trained personnel in support of the Sri Lanka Air Force, specifically No. 3 Squadron, SLAF Regiment and Airfield Construction Squadron... |
SLVAF |
Thailand
See also Thailand national honours systemThai Honours Order of Precedence
State decorations awarded by Thailand take the form of orders and medals. This page lists them by order of precedence.-Royal decorations:# Knight and Dame of the Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn...
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Honours System | |
| Knight of The Most Auspicious The Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn | ร.ม.ภ. |
| Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri Order of the Royal House of Chakri The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri was established in 1882 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the Bangkok Centennial... |
ม.จ.ก. |
| Knight of The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems Order of the Nine Gems The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems was established in 1851 by King Rama IV of The Kingdom of Siam... |
น.ร. |
| Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Order of Chula Chom Klao The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name... |
ป.จ.ว. |
| Knight of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit The Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit was established in 1911 by King Rama VI of The Kingdom of Siam to reward personal service to the sovereign. Members are entitled to use the postnominals ร.ว.-Insignia:... |
ร.ว. |
| Knight/Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Order of Chula Chom Klao The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name... |
ป.จ. |
| Knight Grand Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama Order of Rama The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์... |
ส.ร |
| Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant Order of the White Elephant The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:... |
ม.ป.ช. |
| Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | ม.ว.ม. |
| Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant Order of the White Elephant The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:... |
ป.ช. |
| Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | ป.ม. |
| Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn Order of the Direkgunabhorn The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand.... |
ป.ภ. |
| Knight (or Dame) Grand Commander (Second Class, Upper Grade) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Order of Chula Chom Klao The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name... |
ท.จ.ว. |
| Knight Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama Order of Rama The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์... |
ม.ร. |
| Knight Commander (Second Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant Order of the White Elephant The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:... |
ท.ช. |
| Knight Commander (Second Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | ท.ม. |
| Knight Commander (Second Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn Order of the Direkgunabhorn The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand.... |
ท.ภ |
| Knight and Dame Commander (Second Class, lower grade) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Order of Chula Chom Klao The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name... |
ท.จ. |
| Commander of the Honourable Order of Rama Order of Rama The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์... |
ย.ร. |
| The Vallabhabhorn Order Vallabhabhorn Order The Vallabhabhorn Order was established on the 22 March 1919 by King Rama VI of The Kingdom of Siam .Members of the order are entitled to use the postnominals ว.ภ.-Insignia:... |
ว.ภ. |
| Grand Companion (Third Class, upper grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Order of Chula Chom Klao The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name... |
ต.จ.ว. |
| Companion of the Honourable Order of Rama Order of Rama The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์... |
อ.ร. |
| Commander (Third Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant Order of the White Elephant The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:... |
ต.ช. |
| Commander (Third Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | ต.ม. |
| Commander (Third Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn Order of the Direkgunabhorn The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand.... |
ต.ภ. |
| Companion (Third Class, lower grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Order of Chula Chom Klao The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name... |
ต.จ. |
| Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant Order of the White Elephant The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:... |
จ.ช. |
| Companion (Fourth Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | จ.ม. |
| Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn Order of the Direkgunabhorn The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand.... |
จ.ภ. |
| Junior Companion of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Order of Chula Chom Klao The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name... |
ต.อ.จ. |
| Fourth Class of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Order of Chula Chom Klao The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name... |
จ.จ. |
| Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant Order of the White Elephant The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is the most awarded order of Thailand. It was established in 1861 by King Rama IV of the Kingdom of Siam.The Order consists of eight classes:... |
บ.ช. |
| Member (Fifth Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand | บ.ม. |
| Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn Order of the Direkgunabhorn The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn was established by King Rama IX on 22 July 1991 to be bestowed upon those who have rendered devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand.... |
บ.ม. |
| Member of the Vajira Mala Order Vajira Mala Order The Vajira Mala Order was established on the 28 May 1911 by King Rama VI of The Kingdom of Siam .Members of the order are entitled to use the postnominals ว.ม.ล.-Insignia:... |
ว.ม.ล. |
| Member (Fifth Class) of The Rama Medal for Gallantry in Action of the Honourable Order of Rama Order of Rama The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์... |
ร.ม.ก. |
| Member (Sixth Class) of The Rama Medal of the Honourable Order of Rama Order of Rama The Honourable Order of Rama was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์ รามาธิบดี - krêuang râat ìt-sà-rí-yaa-pon an mee sàk raa-maa típ-dee) was established on 22 July 1918 The Honourable Order of Rama (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ อันมีศักดิ์... |
ร.ม |
| Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the White Elephant | ร.ท.ช. |
| Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the Crown of Thailand | ร.ท.ม. |
| Gold Medal (Sixth Class) of the Direkgunabhorn | ร.ท.ภ. |
| Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the White Elephant | ร.ง.ช. |
| Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the Crown of Thailand | ร.ง.ม. |
| Silver Medal (Seventh Class) of the Direkgunabhorn | ร.ง.ภ. |
Trinidad & Tobago
See also National Awards of Trinidad and TobagoNational Awards of Trinidad and Tobago
The National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago consist of:* The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago - the country's highest award.* The Chaconia Medal of the Order of the Trinity - in Gold, Silver or Bronze...
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Honours System | |
| Trinity Cross Trinity Cross The Trinity Cross was the highest of the National Awards of Trinidad and Tobago, between the years 1969– 2008. It was awarded for: distinguished and outstanding service to Trinidad and Tobago... |
TC |
| Chaconia Medal | CM [1] |
| Humming Bird Medal | HBM [1] |
| Public Service Medal of Merit | MOM [1] |
[1] Although issued in three classes (Gold, Silver and Bronze) all three medals carry the same post-nominal letters.
United Kingdom
Zimbabwe
| Office | Post-nominal |
|---|---|
| Orders and Decorations | |
| Gold Cross of Zimbabwe | GCZ |
| Zimbabwe Order of Merit | |
| Grand Commander | GCZM |
| Grand Officer | GZM |
| Commander | CZM |
| Officer | OZM |
| Member | MZM |
| Other Decorations | |
| Liberation Decoration | LD |
| Silver Cross of Zimbabwe | SCZ |
| Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe The Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe is a gallantry decoration that was instituted in 1980 to replace the Bronze Cross of Rhodesia. It forms part of the Zimbabwean honours system. Recipients of the Bronze Cross of Zimbabwe are entitled to the use of the post-nominal letters BCZ after their name. The... |
BCZ |
| Medal for Meritorious Service | MMS |
[1] The Honours System of Zimbabwe superseded the Rhodesia Honours System in 1980.
See also
- Suffix (name)Suffix (name)A name suffix, in the Western English-language naming tradition, follows a person's full name and provides additional information about the person. Post-nominal letters indicate that the individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditation, office, or honor.- Academic :Academic suffixes...
- Pre-nominal lettersPre-nominal lettersPre-nominal letters are a title which is placed before the name of a person as distinct from a post-nominal title which is placed after the name. Examples of pre-nominal titles, for instance professional titles include: Doctor, Captain, Eur Ing , Ir and Professor; whilst other common social titles...
- Commonwealth realms orders and decorationsCommonwealth Realms orders and decorationsThis article concerns the orders and decorations of the Commonwealth realms awarded by the sovereign in right of each nation.Awards are listed by order of wear.-Antigua and Barbuda:* The Most Exalted Order of the National Hero...