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The Order of Kamehameha I was founded on 11 April 1865 by King Kamehameha V in memory of his grandfather King Kamehameha I and in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii. This Order was granted to both Native Hawaiians and foreigners for distinguished service to the king and the people of Hawaii. Upon its inception, it became the first Knightly Order of the Kingdom of Hawaii. ==Grades== Granting the insignia and awards of the Order was determined by the number of living members of the Order. At any given time there could only be: * Knights Grand Cross with Collar - limited to heads of state * Knights Grand Cross - 10 individuals * Knights Commander - 30 individuals * Knights Companion (Knight) - 50 individuals In the duration of the Order, it was awarded 57 times by King Kamehameha V, and 82 times by King Kalākaua. Number of awards in the history of the Order: * Knights Grand Cross Star - 40 recipients〔11 Hawaiian subjects, 29 foreigners.〕 * Knight Commander Cross - 56 recipients * Knights Companion Cross - 43 recipients 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Royal Order of Kamehameha I (decoration)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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