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Author: Am Martin, @oxitain
April 4, 2025
On April 3th, the House of Representatives endorsed the Meritorious Honours Act of the second quarter of 2025. The passed bill introduces Meritorious Honours, a section below State Honours. Furthermore the act categorizes honours by; National Honours, Diplomatic Honours, and Armed Service Honours.
Two national honours were listed, awards shall be granted by the Sovereign and the Premier. The Versmark Founders Medal is awarded to all Discord server members considered founding citizens. Additionally the National Service Commendation shall recognize all members that have shown “a great act of public service and loyalty”.
Following this were four diplomatic honours, also being awarded by the Sovereign, and also the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Among the numerous awards which include the; Sovereign’s Cross of Honor, Star of Diplomatic Merit, Foreign Officer Medal of Distinction, and finally the Civilian Star of Distinction. All awarded for various diplomatic relation improvement and history with the nation.
Lastly, five armed service honours are also stated. Medals and orders include the; Hero of Versmark, Order of Sovereign Knights, Extraordinary Service Medal, Civic Support Medal, and the VAF Service Medal. Notably, the Order of the Sovereign Knights displays its recipents with the following ranks from highest to lowest. “Knight Commander”, “Knight 1st Class”, “Knight 2nd Class”, and “Knight 3rd Class”.
It is necessary for Versmark to have an expansion of our meritorious awards and medals, in order to better recognize excellence within the fields of public service and government. In addition, I thought it prudent that we introduce diplomatic honours to recognize contributions internationally and among our fellow micronations. – His Sovereign Majesty, Wald Friedli
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