Salvation Army Honors

Order of the Founder

Instituted on 20 August 1917 by General Bramwell Booth, the Order of the Founder is the highest Salvation Army honour for distinguished service.

Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service

On 24 February 1941, General George Carpenter instituted this order to mark the Army’s appreciation of distinguished service rendered by non-Salvationists who have helped to further its work in a variety of ways.

Certificate in Recognition of Exceptional Service

The certificate is awarded to Salvationists (officers and soldiers) and friends who work in or for The Salvation Army, whose work, although not being considered for recommendation to the Order of the Founder or the Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service, has been of such outstanding value that it should be placed on permanent record. The service being recognised is outstanding in length or quality, work of an unusual nature for the benefit of the Army not being overlooked.