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Ord
Ord may refer to Ord, HighlandOrd, Northumberland, United KingdomOrd River, Western Australia, AustraliaFort Ord, California, United StatesOrd, Nebraska, United StatesThe Marvel Comics character OrdOrd (Dragon Tales), one of the characters in the children's television series Dragon Tales on PBS.Geor..
Ord, Highland
In Scotland, an ord is a deep and narrow river valley opening out into the sea. It is notable as being highly dangerous to road traffic as an ord tends to require a road with sharp bends and steep inclines along clifftops and cliffsides. Notable ords are the Ord of Caithness, Berriedale Braes and..
Ord, Nebraska
Ord is a city in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,269 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Valley County[Geographic references#6GR6]. Geography Ord is located at [41°36′9″N, 98°55′48″W] (41.602553, -98.929962)[Geographic referen..
Ord, Northumberland
Ord is a civil parish in the Berwick-upon-Tweed borough of Northumberland, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population 1,365. The parish is situated to the south-west of the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and includes the settlements of East Ord and Murton. The parish is bound to the n..
Orda Coat of Arms
Orda Battle cry: - Details Alternative names - Earliest mention unknown Towns none Families - Orda is a Polish coat of arms. It was used by several szlachta families in the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Contents 1 History2 Blazon3 Notabl..
Orda Khan
Orda was a Mongol khan, the eldest grandson of Genghis Khan, son of Jöchi and the founder of White Horde. Orda was known to have participated in the massive Mongol invasion of Rus in 1237-1242. At Genghis's death, he got the eastern part of Jochi's lands as his inheritence, which roughly comprised..
Ordbend, California
Ordbend is a small community about 120 feet above mean sea level in Glenn County, California. The community is located at along California State Route 45 between Glenn and Hamilton City. It's about eight miles south of Hamilton City on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute quadrangle, Hamilton City..
Ordbriht
Ordbriht was a monk at Glastonbury and then Abingdon until 964 when he was appointed Abbot of Chertsey by Æthelwold I; he attests as Bishop of Selsey from about 989 to 1007 or 1008 Kelly, S. E. 1998. Charters of Selsey. Anglo-Saxon Charters 6. See also Bishops of SelseyKings of SussexKingdom of Su..
Ordeal by Innocence
Ordeal by Innocence (published in 1958) is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, which is regarded by critics as one of her best works, and was also one of her two favorites of her own novels, the other being Crooked House. Plot summary [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or endin..
Ordeal in Space
Ordeal in Space is a science fiction short story by Robert A. Heinlein. A spaceship crewman drifts away from the ship and has far too much time to ponder things. ..
Ordeal of the Union
Ordeal of the Union, an 8-volume set (published 1947-1971) on the United States Civil War by Allan Nevins, is one of the author's greatest works, ending only with his death. The individual books are: Fruits of Manifest Destiny, 1847-1852A House Dividing, 1852-1857Douglas, Buchanan, and Party Chaos, ..
Ordean
Ordean Middle School educates students grades 6-8 in Duluth, Minnesota. Situated in a residential neighborhood in eastern Duluth, Ordean currently serves approximately 780 students. External links [Ordean Middle School website][History of Ordean]..
Ordell Braase
[] at NFL.com Ordell Braase was a defensive end in the NFL. He played with the Baltimore Colts throughout his career. ..
Ordensburg
An Ordensburg (plural in German: Ordensburgen) was a fortress built by crusading German military orders during the Middle Ages. "Ordensburg" was also used during Nazi Germany to refer to training schools for Nazi leaders. Medieval Ordensburgen The Ordensburgen were originally constructed by the Te..
Orden de Manuel Amador Guerrero
The Orden de Manuel Amador Guerrero (Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero in English) is the highest honor Panama awards to civilians. It is named after Manuel Amador Guerrero, the first president of Panama. The order was established on the 50th anniversary of Panama's independence on 29 October 1953,..
Order
Contents 1 Religious2 Honors3 Legal and military4 In scientific classification5 In mathematics6 In computer science7 In telecommunications8 Miscellaneous9 See also Order may refer to: Religious Holy Orders, the rite or sacrament in which clergy a..
Order-disorder
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Order-embedding
In mathematical order theory, an order-embedding is a special kind of monotone function, which provides a way to include one partially ordered set into another. Like Galois connections, order-embeddings constitute a notion which is strictly weaker than the concept of an order isomorphism. A way to u..
Order-in-Council
An Order-in-Council is a type of legislation in the United Kingdom and in Commonwealth countries which is formally made in the name of the Queen by the Privy Council (Queen-in-Council), or the Governor-General in a Commonwealth realm or Governor by the Executive Council (Governor-General-in-Council,..
Ordered exponential
The ordered exponential (also called Path-ordered exponential) is a mathematical object, defined in non-commutative algebras, which is equivalent to the exponential function of the integral in the commutative algebras. Therefore it is a function, defined by means of a function from real numbers to a..
Ordered field
In mathematics, an ordered field is a field (F,+,*) together with a total order ≤ on F that is compatible with the algebraic operations in the following sense: if a ≤ b then a + c ≤ b + cif 0 ≤ a and 0 ≤ b then 0 ≤ a b It follows from these axioms that for every a, b, c, d in F: Either &..
Ordered From The Catalogue
Ordered From The Catalogue, subtitled 100% live mix by Mark Rae, is a compilation album of material from Grand Central Records' back catalogue, mixed by Mark Rae. It was originally released on 07 May, 2001 and re-released with an alternative sleeve on 12 January, 2004. Track list "When 6 Loves 9..
Ordered graph
An ordered graph is a graph with a total order over its nodes. In an ordered graph, the parents of a node are the nodes that are joined to it and precede it in the ordering. More precisely, [n] is a parent of [m] in the ordered graph [\langle N,E,< \rangle] if [(n..
Ordered group
In abstract algebra, an ordered group is a group G equipped with a partial order "≤" which is translation-invariant; in other words, "≤" has the property that, for all a, b, and g in G, if a ≤ b then ag ≤ bg and ga ≤ gb. Note that sometimes the term ordered group is used for a linearl..
Ordered logit
In statistics, ordered logit is a flavor of the popular logit analysis, used for ordinal dependent variables. Similarly, the popular probit method also has a counterpart ordered probit. In STATA, the command for Ordered Logit and Ordered Probit are "ologit" and "oprobit" respectively. ..
Ordered pair
An ordered pair is a collection of two objects such that one can be distinguished as the first element and the other as the second element. An ordered pair with first element a and second element b is usually written as (a, b). (The notation (a, b) is also used to denote an open interval on the re..
Ordered partition of a set
In combinatorial mathematics, an ordered partition O of a set S is a sequence A1, A2, A3, ..., An of subsets of S, with union is S, which are non-empty, and pairwise disjoint. This differs from a partition of a set, in that the order of the Ai matters. For example, one ordered partition of is ..
Ordered pitch interval
In musical set theory, ordered pitch interval is the distance in semitones between two pitches upward or downward. For instance, the interval from C to G upward is 7, but the interval from G to C downward is −7. Using integer notation and modulo 12, ordered pitch interval, ip, may be defined, ..
Ordered probit
In statistics, ordered probit is a flavor of the popular probit analysis, used for ordinal dependent variables. Similarly, the popular logit method also has a counterpart ordered logit. In Stata, the commands for ordered logit and ordered probit are "ologit" and "oprobit" respectively. ..
Ordered ring
Definitions In abstract algebra, an ordered ring is a commutative ring [R] with a total order [\leq ] such that if [a\leq b] and [c\in R], then [a+c \leq b+c] if [0 \leq a] and [0\leq b], then [0 \leq ab]. Ordered rings..
Ordered set
Ordered set is used with distinct meanings in order theory A set with a binary relation R on its elements that is reflexive (for all a in the set aRa), antisymmetric (if aRb and bRa then a=b) and transitive (if aRb and bRc then aRc) is described as a partially ordered set or poset.If the binary re..
Ordered tree data structure
In computer science, a tree is a very common type of data structure. An ordered tree is a very common variety of tree, in which the children of each node of the tree are well-ordered. Thus, each node with children has a "first child", a "second child", and so on. The ability to deal with each nod..
Orderic Vitalis
Orderic Vitalis (1075 – c. 1142) was an English chronicler who wrote one of the great contemporary chronicles of 11th and 12th century Normandy and England. He was the eldest son of a French priest, Odeler of Orleans, who had entered the service of Roger of Montgomery, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury,..
Orderly
An orderly is a hospital attendant whose job consists of assisting medical and/or nursing staff with various nursing and/or medical interventions. These duties are classified as routine tasks involving no risk for the patient. Orderlies are often utilized in various hospital departments. Orderly d..
Orderly Departure Program
The Orderly Departure Program (ODP) was a program to permit immigration of Vietnamese refugees to the United States of America, instituted in 1979 under the auspices of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. Later, following normalization of diplomatic relations between the United States a..
Orderly marketing arrangement
An Orderly marketing arrangement (OMR) is a bilateral arrangement whereby an exporting country (government or industry) agrees to reduce or restrict exports without the importing country having to make use of quotas, tariffs or other controls on imports. See also ProtectionismJapanese consumer ele..
Orderrealm
[[Image:Orderrealm_Deception.PNG|thumb|Orderrealm ([[Mortal Kombat: Deception]]).]] The Orderrealm, alternatively called Seido, is a fictional realm in the Mortal Kombat video game series. Contents 1 About Orderrealm2 Native realm species3 Rulers of Orderrealm4 Notable reside..
Orders and decorations of Croatia
The orders and decorations of Croatia are awarded by the government of Croatia. The following list is ordered from most prestigious to less: Grand Order of King TomislavGrand Order of Queen JelenaGrand Order of King Petar KrešimirGrand Order of King Dmitar ZvonimirOrder of Duke TrpimirOrder of Du..
Orders in Council (1807)
The Orders in Council of 1807 were a specific use of an order of the British Privy Council, made under the Royal prerogative, during the Napoleonic Wars. They had the effect of authorizing the Royal Navy to blockade the seaports of France and her European allies. Contents 1 Background2 ..
Orders of approximation
Often in science, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines, it is necessary to make approximations with various degrees of precision. These approximations can be classified based on the order of magnitude of the rounding error involved. It is an application of the concepts in big O notation. ..
Orders of battle for Downfall
The units slated to participate in Operation Downfall—the Allied invasions of Japan—as of about August 1945. Contents 1 Order of Battle for Olympic1.1 Allied1.2 Japan2 Order of Battle for Coronet2.1 Allied2.2 Japan3 Notes Order of Battle for Olympic..
Orders of magnitude (angular velocity)
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Orders of magnitude (area)
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Orders of magnitude (currency)
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Orders of magnitude (data)
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Orders of magnitude (density)
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Orders of magnitude (energy)
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Orders of magnitude (frequency)
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Orders of magnitude (length)
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Orders of magnitude (mass)
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Orders of magnitude (population)
400,000 -- Estimated attendance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969.442,972 -- Luxembourg (2004)478,400 -- Tasmania, Australia (2003)656,562 -- Austin, Texas (2000)745,000 -- number of children that die each year from measles (2001 WHO estimate) 1 E6 people 2,575,768 -- population of West Midlands..
Orders of magnitude (power)
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Orders of magnitude (pressure)
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Orders of magnitude (specific energy density)
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Orders of magnitude (specific heat capacity)
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Orders of magnitude (speed)
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Orders of magnitude (temperature)
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Orders of magnitude (time)
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Orders to Assassinate Lupin
|} Orders to Assassinate Lupin ("Rupan Ansatsu Shirei," in its original Japanese) was the fifth in a series of feature-length television specials created in the animated series Lupin III. When this production was released in North America, it was entitled "Voyage to Danger", due to a mandate by..
Orders to the Sentry
The General Orders to the Sentry are 11 guidelines that assist military personnel determine what to do in certain situations. These are required to be memorized by all service men and women. They differ between services. The following are the eleven general orders listed (OPNAVINST 3120.32C - 4/94..
Orderville, Utah
Orderville is a town in Kane County, Utah, United States. The population was 596 at the 2000 census. Contents 1 Geography2 Demographics3 History4 External links Geography Orderville is located at [37°15′44″N, 112°39′12″W] (37.262348, -112.653266)[Geo..
Order (biology)
In scientific classification used in biology, the order (Latin: ordo, plural ordines) is a rank between class and family, or a taxon at that rank. Exact details of formal nomenclature depend on the Nomenclature Code which applies, see scientific classification and: Rank (botany)Rank (zoology)Virus ..
Order (business)
An order, in business, is a stated intention, either verbal or in writing, to engage in a commercial transaction. From a buyer's point of view it expresses the intention to buy and is called a purchase order. From a seller's point of view it expresses the intention to sell and is referred to as a Sa..
Order (decoration)
An Order is a decoration, awarded by a government to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. Modern orders and decorations can trace its origin back to the medieval Orders of Chivalry. By the time of the Renaissance, most European monarchs either acquired an exi..
Order (exchange)
An order in a market such as a stock market, bond market or commodities market is an instruction from a customer to a broker to buy or sell on the exchange. These instructions can be simple or complicated. There are some standard instructions for such orders. Contents 1 Market order2 ..
Order (group theory)
In group theory, a branch of mathematics, the term order is used in two closely related senses: the order of a group is its cardinality, i.e. the number of its elements;the order, sometimes period, of an element a of a group is the smallest positive integer m such that am = e (where e denotes the id..
Order (information processing)
Order is a measure of the number of objects or sub-systems in a system as seen by an observer. See also Information processing ..
Order (organization)
An Order is an organization of people united by a common fraternal bond or social aim. Examples include the Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Fraternal Order Orioles and the Fraternal Order of Utopia. ..
Order (ring theory)
In mathematics, an order in the sense of ring theory in a ring R that is a finite-dimensional algebra over the rational number field Q is a subring O of R that satisfies the conditions O spans R over Q, so that QO = R; andO is a lattice in R. The second condition can be stated more accurately, in t..
Order (Silent Hill)
The Order is a fictional cult group in the game Silent Hill. It is thought that The Order also makes an appearance in the film adaptation in the form of a religious cult, although they are not explicitly named as such. Contents 1 Function in ..
Order (sort)
An order is a way of sorting entries, also called elements, in a list. The mathematical concept of linear order is closely related. Chronological order — listing by time, often earliest to latest.Lexicographical order (alphabetical order or dictionary order) — listing based on the fi..
Order 66
Executive Order 66 was a military directive central to the plot of the film [[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]], and, hence, to the entire fictional Star Wars universe. It was a pre-arranged command directing that all Jedi be killed, thus beginning the Great Jedi Purge. It was rumored th..
Order 7161
Order 7161 refers to the top secret USSR State Defense Committee Order no 7161ss (Постановление № 7161cc ГКО СССР) of December 16, 1944 about mobilisation and internment of able-Bodied Germans for works in the USSR. (The "ss" after the number is the Russian abbreviation for "..
Order and Justice
Order and Justice (Lithuanian: Tvarka ir teisingumas) is a political party in Lithuania (the former Liberal Democratic Party of Lithuania). Contents 1 History and creeds2 Leaders3 Controversies4 Elections5 External link History and creeds The Liberal Democratic party..
Order dimension
In mathematics, if P and Q are posets on the same set X, Q is an extension of P if [x\leq y] in P implies [x\leq y] in Q, for all [x,y\in X]. If Q is a linear order then it is a linear extension of P. The dimension (or Dushnik-Miller dimension) [\dim P] of P..
Order for Personal Courage
Order for Personal Courage Badge Ribbon The Order for Personal Courage was established by Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on December 28, 1988. This decoration could be awarded to any USSR citizen showing outstanding courage and bravery during life-saving, keeping of public or..
Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces
The Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces (Russian: Орден "За службу Родине в Вооружённых Силах") was a USSR military order created on 28 October, 1974, making it the first military order created after the end of World War II. According to its sta..
Order isomorphism
In the mathematical field of order theory an order isomorphism is a special kind of monotone function that constitutes a suitable notion of isomorphism for partially ordered sets. Whenever two partially ordered sets are order isomorphic, they can be considered to be "essentially the same" in the sen..
Order Militia Crucifera Evangelica
Order Militia Crucifera Evangelica (OMCE) is an international non-profit fraternal organisation. The order studies such subjects as metaphysics, mysticism, gnosticism, 17th Century Rosicrucianism and Rosicrucian history. The Knight Commander of the OMCE is Gary L. Stewart, former AMORC Imperator, ..
Order No. 11
on December 17, 1862, General Ulysses S. Grant initiated one of the most blatant official episodes of anti-Semitism in 19th-century American history. The New York Times called Order No. 11 "one of the deepest sensations of the war." The order was rescinded by President Lincoln shortly thereafter..
Order of Adolph of Nassau
The Order of Adolph of Nassau, fully Ordre du Mérite Civil et Militaire d'Adolphe de Nassau ("Civil and Military Order of Merit of Adolph of Nassau") is a military decoration of Luxembourg which was created in the year 1858 by Duke Adolph of Nassau. The award recognizes those persons who have per..
Order of Alcántara
The Order of Alcántara was originally a military order of Leon, founded in the 12th century. Contents 1 Alcántara2 Resort to Military Orders3 Origins of the Order4 Internal dissensions5 Royal Involvement Alcántara Alcántara, is a town on the Tagus (which is here cr..
Order of Alexander Nevsky
Order of Alexander Nevsky (Russian: Орден Александра Невского) was first instituted in 1725 by Catherine I of Russia. It was originally awarded to distinguished Russian citizens who had served their country with honor, mostly through political or military service. Tolstoy ..
Order of Aurelius
Order of Aurelius First appearance Welcome to the Hellmouth Last appearance School Hard Created by Joss Whedon Statistics Name Order of Aurelius Status Disbanded Purpose Worship of the Old Ones Membership Key members The Master Darla Luke The Anointed One Absalom The Three The ..
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Queen Elizabeth II on February 14, 1975 'for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service'. The Order is divided into general and military divisions, with the fol..
Order of Aviz
The Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Militar de Aviz, Portuguese pron. IPA: [ɐ'viʃ]) is a Portuguese Order of Chivalry. Contents 1 Early History2 The Secularization of the Order3 Grades4 Insignia5 References Early History The Kingdom of Portugal, founded in 112..
Order of a kernel
The order of a kernel is the first non-zero moment of a stochastic kernel. ..
Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids
The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids or OBOD is a Neo-Druidic order based in England. It has grown to become one of the most dynamic and creative druid organisations, with members in all parts of the world. It was founded in 1964 by Ross Nichols, a poet, artist and historian who was Chairman of the A..
Order of battle
An order of battle (often abbreviated as ORBAT, OOB, or OB) is an organizational tool used by military intelligence to list and analyze enemy military units. In United States Army practice, an order of battle should relate what an American unit might be expected to encounter while on field operatio..
Order of battle at Jutland
This is the complete order of battle for the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Note: dates given are those of commissioning. Contents 1  British forces1.1 The Battle Fleet1.2 The Battlecruiser Fleet2 ..
Order of battle at Mons
The following units of the German First Army and British Expeditionary Force fought in the Battle of Mons in World War I. Contents 1 ..
Order of battle at Tannenberg (1914)
This is the order of battle for both the Russian and German armies at the Battle of Tannenberg, August 17th to September 2nd, 1914. Contents 1 Russian Northwest Front1.1 ..
Order of Battle at the Austerlitz campaign
This is the complete order of battle for the French and Third Coalition armies during the Battle of Austerlitz. Contents 1 ..
Order of Battle at the Balaclava campaign
This is the complete order of battle of opposing forces at the Battle of Balaclava. Contents 1 Allied Army1.1 ..
Order of battle Defense of the Great Wall
China Northeastern Army - General Zhang Xueliang to March 12th, 1933. Resigned his post to General Heh Yingqin that day. 57th Corps - General Miao Zhengliu (stationed near Xifengkou Pass)* Divisions ? 29th Corps - General Song Zheyuan* 25th Division - General Guan Linzheng (at Gubeikou Pass)* 37t..
Order of battle for the Battle of France
The Order of Battle for the Battle of France details the hierarchy of the major combatant forces in the Battle of France in May 1940. Contents 1 Allies1.1 French First Army Group1.2 French Second Army Group1.3 French Third Army Group1.4 ..
Order of battle of Battle of Wuhan
Contents 1 Wuchang-Hankou Campaign2 Japan (Mid July 1938) [1Υ '''Central China Expeditionary Force'''- General Shunroku Hata [4Φ Naval forces:5 Army Air Force:6 China (Early July 1938) [1] Wuchang-Hankou Campaign (Early June - Nov. 12 19..
Order of battle of Operation Chahar
Orbat for Operation Chahar Japan Peiping Railway Garrison Force, Nan-kou Front - Gen. Kiyoshi Katsuki [1] [4] 5th Division – Gen. Seishiro Itagaki[4]* 9th Infantry Brigade** 11th Infantry Regiment** 41st Infantry Regiment* 21st Infantry Brigade** 21st Infantry Regimen..
Order of battle of the Battle of Beiping-Tianjin
Peiking Tientsin Operation (July-August 1937) [1] Japan: China Garrison Army ( became 1st. Army 26 August 1937) – Lt. General Kanichiro Tashiro (1 May 1936 - 12 Jul 1937) – Lt. General Kiyoshi Katsuki (12 Jul 1937 - 26 Aug 1937)* - 5th Division - Gen. Seishiro Itagaki --..
Order of battle of the Battle of Shanghai
The following is the order of battle of the forces involved in the Battle of Shanghai, during the opening stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War. Order of battle Order of battle prior to August 13, 1937 (click to show): National Revolutionary Army Wusung – Shanghai Siege Area (Aug. 7 1937)Na..
Order of Battle of the Chindits
Order of Battle of the Chindits an Allied special force which carried out two deep penetration raids behind Japanese line during the Burma Campaign in the South-East Asian Theatre of World War II First Chindit Expedition 1943. Codenamed Operation Longcloth Headquarters 77th Indian Infantry Brigade..
Order of battle of the German Ninth Army, October 1941
Order of battle of the German Ninth Army, October 1941 represents the order of battle for the German Ninth Army during Operation Typhoon as part of the German Army Group Center as it attempted to capture Moscow during World War II. Ninth Army Commander: Colonel General Otto Colinburg-BodigheimChi..
Order of Battle of the Riverine Flotilla of the Polish Navy
The following is the Order of Battle of the Riverine Flotilla of the Polish Navy, an integral part of the Polish Navy in the period between the world wars. Contents 1 Staff and the Headquarters2 Riverine Flotilla2.1 Staff vessels2.2 Combat Groups2.2.1 1st Combat Group2.2..
Order of battle of the Waterloo Campaign
This is the complete order of battle for the Waterloo Campaign. The battles of this campaign were Quatre Bras, Ligny, Waterloo and Wavre. Contents 1 ..
Order of battle Operation Jehol
Japan Jehol Operation Force - Field Marshal Baron Nobuyoshi Muto, Kuangtung Army 6th Division (11th & 36th Infantry Brigades) - Lt. Gen. Sakamoto 8th Division (4th & 16th Infantry Brigades) - Lt. Gen. Nishi 14th Mixed Brigade - Major Gen. Hattori 33rd Mixed Brigade - Major Gen. Nakamura 4th Cava..
Order of battle Peiking – Suiyuan Railway Operation
Order of battle Peiking – Suiyuan Railway Operation China Taiyuan Pacification Headquarters – Yen Hsi – shan,[1] 1st Cavalry Corps (temporarily attached)– Chao Cheng-shou* 1st Cavalry Division – Pen Yu-pin* 2nd Cavalry Division – Sun Chang-sheng* New 2nd Cavalry Brigade – ..
Order of Beneficence (Greek medal)
The Order of Beneficence (Greek Τάγμα Ευποιΐας), also styled Order for Good Deeds, is an Order (decoration) of Greece, that was established in 1948. It is conferred by the Greek government as a moral reward for women, Greek and foreign, for the good services they have rendered to the ..
Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with Grand Cordon
The Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with Grand Cordon is one of the Republic of China's most prestigious military awards. Created in 1929, it is awarded for "outstanding contributions to national security under foreign invasion" and is second only to the Order of National Glory. The name and the d..
Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky
The Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky (Russian: Орден Богдана Хмельницкого, Ukrainian: Орден Богдана Хмельницького) is a Soviet and later Ukrainian award, named after Bogdan Khmelnitsky, first established on October 10, 1943 (during World War II) by the P..
Order of British Columbia
The Order of British Columbia is British Columbia's highest award for outstanding achievement. Established by statute in 1989 the award is appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia based on recommendations from an advisory council. The advisory council includes: The Chief Justic..
Order of British India
--> --> Contents 1 History2 The Medal3 The Ribbon4 Reference History The Medal was originally instituted by the East India Company on the 18th of April 1837 for long, faithful and honourable service. The company's powers were removed after the Indian Mutiny and it became a p..
Order of Burma
The Order of Burma was founded by Royal Warrant on 10 May 1940 conferred in a single class. Recipients were entitled to the post-nominal letters OB. Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha replaced The Order of Burma on 2 September 1948 when Burma was decolonized. ..
Order of Calatrava
The first Order founded in Spain, but the second to receive Papal approval, was the Order of Calatrava. The Papal bull confirming the Order of Calatrava as a Militia was given by Pope Alexander III on September 26, 1164. Military Order of Calatrava This was founded in Castile, in the twelfth ce..
Order of Canada
Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canada's highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Order's Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means "Desiring a better country." Created in 1967, the Order was established to recognize the lifeti..
Order of Chaeronea
The Order of Chaeronea was a secret society for the cultivation of a homosexual and pederastic ethos. It was founded by George Cecil Ives in 1897. ..
Order of Charles III and Saint Fernando
There is such a thing as a Knight Commander of the Spanish Orders of Charles III and Saint Fernando or was in 1837 ..
Order of Charles XIII
The Order of Charles XIII is a Swedish order of knighthood, founded by King Charles XIII in 1811. The head is the King of Sweden. The members are three princes of the blood royal, three ecclesiastical dignitaries, and twenty-seven members of the eleventh (honorary and highest) degree of the Swedis..
Order of Christ
A number of heraldic orders known as the Order of Christ. Among those are: Orders of Christ, Aviz and St. James — A branch of the Portuguese Order of Christ in the Empire of Brazil in the 1820s;Order of Christ (Portugal) — former Knights Templar Order awarded initially by the Kings of P..
Order of Christ (papacy)
--> The Order of Christ is the supreme Order of Chivalry awarded by the Pope. It owes its origins to the same Order of Christ of the Knights Templar from which came the Order of Christ awarded by the Kings of Portugal. Originally the Portuguese order had both a secular and religious component. How..
Order of Christ (Portugal)
Founded in 1318, the Military Order of Christ (Ordem Militar de Cristo) was the heritage of the Knights Templar in Portugal, after the suppression of the Templars in 1312. Under heavy influence from Philip IV of France, Pope Clement V had the order annihilated throughout France and most of Europe on..
Order of Christ Cross
The Order of Christ Cross is the emblem of the historical Order of Christ, (also called Christ's Knights Order), Portugal. It has since become a generic Portuguese emblem, used by the Portuguese Air Force and on the flag of the Autonymous Region of Madeira. It was also the symbol of the Movimento..
Order of Courage
The Order of Courage (ОРДЕН МУЖЕСТВА) is a decoration presented by the government of the Russian Federation. Established in 1994, the order is presented for "acts of courage or self-sacrifice." External links [Official awards website][Medals of the World] ..
Order of Culture
The Order of Culture The Order of Culture (文化勲章, bunka kunshō) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on February 11, 1937. The order has one class only, and may be awarded to men and women for contributions to Japan's art, literature or culture; recipients of the order also r..
Order of distinction
The Order of Distinction Jamaica is the fifth in order of precedence of the Orders of Societies of Honour, which were instituted by an Act of Parliament – The National Honours and Awards Act. The Motto of the Order is, ‘DISTINCTION THROUGH SERVICE’ The Order has two ranks: The higher clas..
Order of Dobrzyń
Emblem of the Order The Order of Dobrzyń (also known as Brothers of Dobrzyń, Polish Bracia Dobrzyńscy; German: Orden von Dobrin) was a military order created in Poland during the Northern Crusades of the 13th century to defend against Baltic Prussian raids. In Latin the knights were known..
Order of Ecumenical Franciscans
The Order of Ecumenical Franciscans (OEF)[link] is a religious order of men and women devoted to following the examples of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare of Assisi in their life and understanding of the Christian gospel: sharing a love for creation and those who have been margina..
Order of entry of teams at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
In a break of tradition the teams entered the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the opening ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games by regions, instead of by alphabetical order. Contents 1 England2 Europe3 Africa4 Asia5 The Americas6 Caribbean7 Oceania8 Australia..
Order of Friars Minor Capuchin
The Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) is an order of friars in the Roman Catholic Church, the chief and only permanent offshoot of the Franciscans. Contents 1 Origins2 The order's rules3 The Capuchines4 Early setbacks5 Expansion6 To the present day6.1 U..
Order of Friendship of Peoples
Order of Friendship of Peoples Badge Ribbon The Order of Friendship of Peoples (Russian: ) was an order of the Soviet Union, and was awarded to persons (including non-citizens), organizations, enterprises, military units, as well as administrative subdivisions of the USSR for accomplishmen..
Order of George I
The Order of George I was formerly an Order (decoration) of Greece named after King George I of Greece. It was replaced in 1975 by the Order of Honour. The Order was created in 1915 by King Constantine I of Greece and was awarded to those who distinguished themselves in causes of their nations. Gr..
Order of Gimghoul
The Order of Gimghoul is a secret society headquartered at the Gimghoul Castle in Chapel Hill, NC [35°54′43″N, 79°02′10″W]. The Order was founded in 1889 by Robert Worth Bingham, Shepard Bryan, William W. Davies, Edward Wray Martin, and Andrew Henry Patterson, who were students ..
Order of Glory
Established on 8 November 1943, the Order of Glory (Orden Slavy - Орден Славы) was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union. It was awarded to non-commissioned officers and rank-and-file of the armed forces, as well as junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the ..
Order of Good Cheer
The Order of Good Cheer was a social club established by French explorer Samuel de Champlain to improve the sprits and the diets of the colonists of Port-Royal (n what is now Nova Scotia during the difficult winter of 1606-1607. "Order of Good Cheer" is actually only the common English Translation;..
Order of Grimaldi
The Order of Grimaldi is an Order (decoration) established in Monaco on 18 November 1954. This Order rewards personal service to the Sovereign Prince of Monaco; as such it is awarded on the sole discretion of the Prince, currently Albert II, Prince of Monaco. Grades The Order has five classes: Kni..
Order of Hermes
Order of Hermes can refer to: The Order of Hermes, a fictional hermetic society of Wizards in the role-playing game Ars MagicaThe [[Order of Hermes (Mage: The Ascension)|Order of Hermes]], the [[Mage: The Ascension]] equivalent of the Ars Magica society. redirect [[Template:Disambig]]..
Order of Hermes (Ars Magica)
The Order of Hermes is a fictional mystical group of mages in the role-playing game Ars Magica by Atlas Games, set in Mythic Europe. Contents 1 History2 Houses3 Tribunals4 See also History The society was founded by the wizard Bonisagus, who created a consistent way to desc..
Order of Hermes (Mage: The Ascension)
The Order of Hermes is one of nine [[Traditions (Mage: The Ascension)|Mystic Tradition]] in the role-playing game [[Mage: the Ascension]] by White Wolf Game Studio, set in the fictional World of Darkness. They are based on the Order of Hermes from the game Ars Magica. Ars Magica was created and ..
Order of Honour (Greek medal)
The Order of Honour (Greek Τάγμα της Τιμής) is an Order of Greece. It comes second in rank to the Order of the Redeemer. It was established in 1975, replacing the, now abolished, Order of George I. It is conferred by the Greek government upon Greek citizens who are distinguished in str..
Order of Icarus
During Canada's Centennial Year, the role played by certain aviators in the advancement of Canadian aviation was brought sharply into focus. A careful assessment of honours available to these airmen revealed that, excluding the McKee Trophy, no other superior recognition existed. To fill this void,..
Order of Ikhamanga
The Order of Ikhamanga is a South African honour. It was instituted on 30 November 2003 and is granted by the president of South Africa for achievements in arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sports (which were initially recognised by the Order of the Baobab). The order has three cla..
Order of Interbeing
The Order of Interbeing, or Tiếp Hiện in Vietnamese, was founded in 1966 by Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Tiếp means "being in touch with" and "continuing." Hiện means "realizing" and "making it here and now." "Interbeing" is a word coined by Thich Nhat Hanh to represent the Buddhist prin..
Order of Jamaica
The Order of Jamaica is the fourth of the five ranks in the Jamaican honours system. The Order was established in 1969, and is considered the equivalent of knighthood in the British honours system. Membership in the Order can be conferred to any Jamaican citizen of outstanding distinction. Hono..
Order of Karl Marx
The Order of Karl Marx (German: Karl-Marx-Orden) was the most important order, even endowed with 20,000 marks, in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The order was founded on May 5, 1953 on the occasion of Karl Marx's 135th birthday and on the recommedation of the Minister Council. It was grante..
Order of Klement Gottwald
--> The Order was established by the Czechoslovak government in February 1953. The original name of the Order was "Order of building of socialist homeland". The name of the Order was changed to "Order of Klement Gottwald - for building of socialist homeland" in 1955. The Order was awarded for o..
Order of Kutuzov
The Order of Kutuzov (Russian: Орден Кутузова) is a Soviet and Russian military award, named after famous Russian Field Marshal Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov. Established on July 29, 1942 (during the Great Patriotic War) by a Decision of the Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR,..
Order of Labor Glory
The Order of Labor Glory (Russian: Орден Трудовой Славы) was a Soviet civilian award created on 18 January, 1974 by the decision of the Praesidium of Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Closely modeled on the Order of Glory, it was meant to be its civilian counterpart, awarded for exceptio..
Order of La Pléiade
The Order of La Pléiade (French: l'Ordre de la Pléiade de l'Association des parlementaires de langue française), named after La Pléiade, is the honour conferred by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie. ..
Order of Lenin
Order of Lenin Badge Ribbon The Order of Lenin (Russian: Орден Ленина, Orden Lenina), named after the leader of the Russian October Revolution, was the highest national order of the Soviet Union. The Order was bestowed for the following: to civilians for outstanding services rendere..
Order of Léopold
Order of Léopold The Order of Léopold (Leopoldsorde in Dutch, Ordre de Léopold in French) is one of the three Belgian national honorary Orders. It is the highest military order of Belgium and is named in honour of King Léopold I. The decoration was established in 1832 and is awarded for ex..
Order of Leopold II
The Order of Leopold II is a military order of Belgium and is named in honor of King Léopold II. The decoration was established in 1900 by Léopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system. The order is ..
Order of Luthuli
The Order of Luthuli is a South African honour. It was instituted on 30 November 2003, and is granted by the president of South Africa, for contributions to South Africa in the following fields: (i) the struggle for democracy, (ii) building democracy and human rights, (iii) nation-building, (iv) j..
Order of Magdalene
The Order of Magdalene is an organization that hunts down devils. The Order has many branches around the country, each one presided over by the Council. Chrono is a devil who helps out at the Order of Magdalene, along with his partner, Rosette Christopher. Members of the Order of Magdalene Sister..
Order of magnitude
Orders of magnitude area angular velocity currency data density energy frequency length mass numbers power pressure specific heat capacity speed temperature time volume Conversion of units physical unit SI SI base unit SI derived unit SI prefix Planck units An orde..
Order of Manitoba
The Order of Manitoba insignia The Order of Manitoba, established in 1999, is the highest honour of the Province of Manitoba. A maximum of 12 individuals are awarded annually except in the first year when it was not more than 20. Contents 1 Purpose2 Eligibility3 Advisory Cou..
Order of Mapungubwe
The Order of Mapungubwe is South Africa's highest honour. It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and is granted by the president of South Africa, for achievements in the international area which have served South Africa's interests. The order originally had three classes, and was enlarged to four i..
Order of Mars
In early 2004, John L. Westbrook, a former Oklahoma politician told a Penthouse reporter that he has formed what he described as an "occult fraternity, to finish the work that the Temple of Set has previously botched." He then displayed a platinum medallion which he had commissioned that resembled..
Order of Mata Nui
--> The Order of Mata Nui is an organization from LEGO's Bionicle storyline. The Order of Mata Nui was first formed by the Great Beings at roughly the same time as both the founding of Metru Nui and the formation of the Brotherhood of Makuta. It was formed as a secret society dedicated to serving ..
Order of Mendi for Bravery
The Order of Mendi for Bravery is a South African honour, instituted on 30 November 2003. It was originally called the "Mendi Decoration for Bravery", and was renamed as an order on 22 October 2004. The order is granted by the president of South Africa, for bravery in saving life or property. It ..
Order of Merit
For other Orders see Order of Merit (disambiguation). The Order of Merit is a British and Commonwealth Order bestowed by the Monarch. It was established in 1902 by King Edward VII (based on the Prussian Pour le Mérite) as a reward for distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, liter..
Order of Merit (disambiguation)
There are several Orders with the name Order of Merit The British Order of Merit is possibly the best known. Other national Orders of Merit include: Order of Merit of the Principality of LiechtensteinThe five Italian orders of meritOrder of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyNational Order of..
Order of Merit for National Foundation
The Order of Merit for National Foundation (Korean: Geonguk Hunjang) is an Order of South Korea. It is typically reserved for those who contributed to the founding of the modern Republic of Korea. It is awarded in five grades: Daehan Minguk Jang (the Order of the Republic of Korea)Daetongnyeong J..
Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella
The Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella (Orden al Mérito de Duarte, Sánchez y Mella) is the principal order of the Dominican Republic. It was established on 24 February 1931 as the Juan Pablo Duarte Order of Merit and renamed on 9 September 1954. The Head of State confer the order both to ..
Order of Merit of Poland
The Order of Merit of Poland is a medal awarded to those who have rendered great service to the nation. Both Poles and foreign citizens are eligible. It was created in 1974. ..
Order of Merit of the Police Forces
The Order of Merit of the Police Forces is an Order (decoration) of Canada, established in October 2000. It is awarded for conspicuous merit and exceptional service to members of the various police forces in Canada by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, who is the Chancellor and C..
Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein
The Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein or more fully, the Grand Star of the Princely Liechtenstein Order of Merit is an order of the Principality of Liechtenstein that is awarded for services rendered to the principality. Prince Franz Josef I founded the Order of Merit of the Princ..
Order of Military Merit
The decoration Order of Military Merit is presented by several nations, past and present: ArgentinaCanada - Order of Military Merit (Canada)Communist HungaryIndia - Indian Order of Merit (military)Poland - Virtuti MilitariCommunist RomaniaRussian FederationSFR Yugoslavia This is a [disambiguat..
Order of Military Merit (Canada)
The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Sovereign's insignia of the Order of Canada and the Order of Military Merit Established ..
Order of Montesa
The Order of Montesa was a Christian military order, territorially limited to the Kingdom of Aragón. After the break-up of the Templar Order in 1312, Kings of Aragón and Portugal objected to the amalgamation of the Templar benefices with those of the Knights Hospitaller. James II of Aragon ("Ja..
Order of Montjoie
Cross of Knights of Montjoie The Order of Montjoie was a military order during the crusades. The period of the crusades, when so many Christians were in danger of falling into the hands of infidels, witnessed the rise of religious orders and Christian military orders who vowed to protect pilg..
Order of Mystic Mathematicians and Other Keepers of the Inneffable Flame
The Order of Mystic Mathematicians and Other Keepers of the Inneffable Flame, or just The Order for short, is a society of people in David Zindell's A Requiem for Homo Sapiens trilogy. Contents 1 History1.1 Arcite1.2 Icefall2 Disciplines2.1 Major Disciplines2.2 Other..
Order of Nakhimov
Order of Nakhimov (Russian: Орден Нахимова) is one of the highest naval awards in former USSR and nominally in Russian Federation, along with the order of Ushakov. Established on March 3, 1944, it has two classes, both of them feature an anchor-shaped star. However the first class ha..
Order of National Hero
Order of National Hero can mean: Order of National Hero (Serbia)Order of National Hero (Jamaica) This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the in..
Order of National Hero (Jamaica)
The Order of National Hero is an honour awarded by the government of Jamaica. It is a part of the Jamaican honours system that has been in place since 1969. Description The highest of the five Jamaican Orders of the Societies of Honour, the Order of National Hero is given only to Jamaican citizen..
Order of National Hero (Serbia)
Order of National Hero (Serbian:Orden Narodnog Heroja) is a decoration awarded in Serbia to holders of National Hero title. It was established in 1943 and designed by Đorđe Andrejević Kun and Antun Augustinčić. It was awared to the capital city of Belgrade as well on October 20, 1974. ..
Order of Nazorean Essenes
The Order of Nazorean Essenes, also called the Manichaean Orthodox Church, is an Oregon based religious body, seeking to revive Manichaeism. It offers courses for laymen and clergy alike via the internet. This may be considered a Neo-Manichaean Church because the true religion of Manichaeism has be..
Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, established in 2001, is the highest honour of the Canadian Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. A maximum of 8 individuals are awarded annually. The first awards were presented in 2004. Contents 1 Purpose2 Eligibility2.1 Honorary Appointmen..
Order of New Brunswick
The Order of New Brunswick, established in 2000, is the highest honour of the Province of New Brunswick. A maximum of 10 individuals are awarded annually. Contents 1 Purpose2 Eligibility3 Advisory Council4 Recipients4.1 20054.2 20044.3 20034.4 20025 Se..
Order of New Zealand
Badge of the Order of New Zealand The Order of New Zealand is one of the highest honours in the New Zealand Honours System. Queen Elizabeth II instituted the Order by Royal Warrant significantly dated February 6, 1987 (Waitangi Day) "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of..
Order of Nine Angles
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Order of Nova Scotia
The Order of Nova Scotia, established in 2001, is the highest honour of the province of Nova Scotia. A maximum of 5 individuals are awarded annually. The first awards were presented in 2002. Contents 1 Purpose2 Eligibility3 Advisory Council4 Recipients4.1 20054.2 200..
Order of Null
The Order of Null is a quasi-religious society based in Alan Dean Foster's fictional Humanx Commonwealth universe. This is a new group, its first appearance was in the novel Flinx's Folly where members of the order twice tried to kill Flinx. The members are apparently ordinary humans, no alien memb..
Order of Ontario
--> The Order of Ontario is an award given in the Canadian province of Ontario. Created in 1986 by then Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander, the award is the most prestigious official honour in the province. The Order recognizes the highest level of individual excellence and achievement in any fi..
Order of operations
In arithmetic and algebra, certain rules are used for the order in which the operations in expressions are to be evaluated. These precedence rules (which are mere notational conventions, not mathematical facts) are also used in many programming languages and by most modern calculators. In computing,..
Order of Orange-Nassau
Order of Orange-Nassau Knight's Medal, military division (male version) The Order of Orange-Nassau (Dutch: Orde van Oranje Nassau) is a military and civil order of the Netherlands which was first created on 4 April 1892 by the Queen Regent Emma of the Netherlands, acting on behalf of her unde..
Order of Ouissan Alaouite
Medal of the Order of Ouissan Alaouite The Order of Ouissan Alaouite is a military decoration of Morocco which is bestowed upon those military officers who have displayed heroism in combat or have contributed meritorious service to the Moroccan state. The decoration is awarded in several gra..
Order of Our Lady of Bethlehem
After the taking of Constantinople by the Turks (1453), Pius II founded the order Our Lady of Bethlehem. The purpose of these knights was to defend the Island of Lemnos which Cardinal Louis, Patriarch of Aquileia, had recaptured from Mohammed II. The island was to be their headquarters from which th..
Order of Our Lady of the Good Death
The Order of Our Lady of the Good Death (Irmandade da Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte) is a small but renowned Afro-Catholic religious group in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Founded in the early 19th century, as a Church-sponsored beneficient Sisterhood for female African slaves and former slaves, it be..
Order of Penitents
The Order of Penitents was a religious order established by Bernard of Marseille about 1272 for the reception to the church of reformed courtesans. Noah Webster's Dictionary, 1828, under "penitent" affirmed "Order of penitents, a religious order established by one Bernard of Marseilles, about the ye..
Order of Poor Ladies
The Order of Poor Ladies, also known as the Poor Clares, the Poor Clare Nuns, the Clarisse, the Minoresses, or the Second Order of St. Francis, is an order of nuns in the Roman Catholic Church. It was the second Franciscan order to be established, founded by Saints Clare of Assisi and Francis of Ass..
Order of precedence
Order of precedence in ... Canada Germany India New Zealand Poland United Kingdom England and Wales Northern Ireland United States An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of people; it is used by many organizations and governments. One's position ..
Order of precedence in England and Wales
Order of precedence in ... Canada Germany India New Zealand Poland United Kingdom England and Wales Northern Ireland United States The Order of precedence in England and Wales as of 12 April 2006: Names in italics indicate higher precedence elsewhere in the table: e.g. many K..
Order of precedence in Northern Ireland
Order of precedence in ... Canada Germany India New Zealand Poland United Kingdom England and Wales Northern Ir