主に国家あるいはその元首などが個人に対し、その功績や業績を表彰するために与える栄典のうち、章飾の授与を伴うもの、あるいはその栄誉を示す章飾
An order is a visible honour awarded by a sovereign state, monarch, dynastic royal house or organisation to a person, typically in recognition of individual merit, that often comes with distinctive insignia such as collars, medals, badges, and sashes worn by recipients.