This Order is based on the story of the unknown Keltersprufish Knight who always fought to keep both old-time traditions and customs from Kelterspruf. In this sense, the Royal Department of Heraldry intends to contribute a lot when it comes to the blazonry.

          Unlike the mounted warrior wearing armor, in today's world, the Knight's role in society changed from that of a cavalry soldier to a behavioral system, focused on courage, courtesy, creativity, diligence, enthusiasm, generosity, honesty, loyalty, politeness and so forth. Of course that Keltersprufish Knights can attend services at the Royal Department of Defense, albeit it is definitely not referred to any physical battle.

          Furthermore, this Order will perform the Personal Achievement Awards Ceremony, which will be held annually at ROUK to motivate every Keltersprufish Knight to do high quality researches and studies, thereby enhancing the social development within Kelterspruf and its Royal Order. The prizes are the following ones: Cultural Achievement Award, Peace Achievement Award, Scientific Achievement Award and ROUK Honor Merit Award.
   

Noble Titles

Keltersprufish Titles of Nobility

Degree of Validity
King and/or Queen King - The Head of State of the Cordial Kingdom of Kelterspruf, who inherited the position by right of birth.

Queen - She is the wife (or widow) of the CKK's male ruler. As a Patriarchal Monarchy, Kelterspruf may not be ruled by a Queen.		 Lifetime
Prince and/or Princess Prince - Member of the Keltersprufish Royal Family, the Prince may be the Head of Government, or even the Head of State (upon temporary absence of the King).

Princess - Member of the Keltersprufish Royal Family. In Kelterspruf, the title is given to the King's eldest daughter. Moreover, she may be the wife (or widow) of a Prince.		 Lifetime
Duke and/or Duchess Duke - It is the title of Keltersprufish Province Governors. Duke is a hereditary status, so that if a Prince does not become Head of Government in CKK, his son will be automatically granted the title of Duke.

Duchess - She may be the wife (or widow) of a Duke, or even a noble woman who rules a Keltersprufish Province.		 Lifetime
Marquis and/or Marchioness Marquis - In Kelterspruf, the Marquis is a nobleman of high rank, above Count, Viscount, Baron and Knight. The Marquis is not necessarily an inherited title. That's why a Count may become a Marquis based on merit or time.

Marchioness - She is the wife (or widow) of a Marquis.		 Lifetime
Count and/or Countess Count - The Count is a nobleman of high rank, above Viscount, Baron and Knight. He may be appointed by the King since any Count may be the Chief Counselor of the Kingdom. In addition, a Viscount may become a Count according to his merit as well as time.

Countess - She is the wife (or widow) of a Count.		 After 5 (five) years, a Count may become a Marquis. (**)
Viscount and/or Viscountess Viscount - The Viscount is a nobleman of high rank, above Baron and Knight. In CKK, the Viscount may be the Assistant of the Chief Counselor of the Kingdom. Moreover, Viscount may be the title of the eldest son of a Count.

Viscountess - She is the wife (or widow) of a Viscount.		 After 4 (four) years, a Viscount may become a Count. (**)
Baron and/or Baroness Baron - He is a nobleman of low rank, above Knight only. He holds his title by merit (directly from the King) or time (a Knight who is granted the title of Baron after bearing the title of Knight for two years).

Baroness - She is the wife (or widow) of a Baron.		 After 3 (three) years, a Baron may become a Viscount. (**)
Knight and/or Dame Knight - According to the ROUK, the Knight is a nobleman of the lowest rank, with a duty to defend the Keltersprufish interests (through the positions of Diplomat, Royal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief of the Royal Department of Defense, etc.). Every Knight has the title of Sir before his name. Every single Knight may become a Baron based on merit or time.

Dame - She is the wife (or widow) of a Knight. In Kelterspruf, every Dame may join ROUK.		 After 2 (two) years, a Knight may become a Baron. (**)
(*) Merit regards a noble title granted for remarkable works dedicated to the defense of the CKK's interests.

(**) Time refers to the period designated for gaining a title of nobility.