Order of St Christopher and Nevis | |
Awarded By: | the Monarch of Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Type: | National order |
Eligibility: | Visiting heads of state and other representatives of nations which have substantial contributions to St Christopher and Nevis. |
Status: | Currently constituted |
Founder: | Elizabeth II |
Head Title: | Sovereign |
Head: | Charles III |
Head2 Title: | Grand Master (ex officio) |
Head2: | Governor General of St Kitts and Nevis |
Grades: | One |
Date: | 2005 |
Post-Nominals: | SCN |
The Order of St Christopher and Nevis is an Order of Merit of St. Christopher and Nevis. Instituted in 2005, it is awarded to visiting heads of state and other representatives of nations which have made substantial contributions to St Christopher and Nevis. It entitles the bearer to carry the post-nominals SCN. Recipients of this honour are styled as "The Right Excellent "and are also entitled to receive heraldic supporters. They may, furthermore, encircle their arms with a depiction of the collar.