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Heraldic Privileges of Knights and Dames of the Order of the Eagle of Georgia

The heraldic display of insignia applies to brevets dated on or after 01 January 2025. Ancient knights and dames — those breveted before this date — may retain the insignia rules valid on the date of their brevet. Confrères of the Order may display their insignia on their armorial achievements without prior approval.

Knights/Dames Grand Collar (KGCEG)

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Knights Grand Collar (KGCEG) and Dames Grand Collar (DGCEG):

May display the Order’s mantle behind their armorial achievement, along with the insignia denoting their rank
Are entitled to the style of His or Her Excellency unless they enjoy a higher privilege
Are eligible for lifetime (non-hereditary) heraldic supporters
Enjoy permanent and unconditional display of their arms at all official events within their jurisdiction, whether or not they are present
May be buried with the banner of the Order draped over
their coffin
May display the banner of the Royal House of Georgia and the Order at significant life events, such as weddings, baptisms, and funerals
Are entitled to wear the Order’s mantle during sacred ceremonies, including weddings, baptisms, and funerals
This hereditary dignity descends by absolute primogeniture

Knights/Dames Grand Cross (GCEG)

Knights and Dames Grand Cross (GCEG):

May encircle their shield with the sash and ribbon of the Order, with the badge pendant
May display the Order’s mantle behind their armorial achievement, along with the insignia denoting their rank
Are entitled to the style of His or Her Excellency unless they enjoy a higher privilege
Are eligible for lifetime (non-hereditary) heraldic supporters
May display their heraldic arms at all official events they attend, or within their Rectory
May display the banner of the Royal House of Georgia and the Order at significant life events, such as weddings, baptisms, and funerals
Are entitled to wear the Order’s mantle during sacred ceremonies, including weddings, baptisms, and funerals

Knights/Dames Grand Officer (KGEG)

Knights/Dames Commander (KCEG)

Knights/Dames (DEG)

For All Ranks

Regardless of rank, all confrères (Knights and Dames) of the Order of the Eagle of Georgia may display the Order’s mantle behind their armorial achievement, along with the insignia denoting their rank within the Order. A golden frieze, either a plain border or one featuring a Georgian motif, can be added as a decorative element to the mantle's edges. The mantle may be depicted heraldically in any artistic style, as long as it follows the written description. The provided sample image is just one of many possible interpretations.

The official embroidered design on the mantle's collar is reserved for titled nobles only. If the confrère holds a coronet of rank, the mantle can be ensigned by it.

For more information, see Regulation 07-2024.

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