Orders, decorations, and medals of Italy

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"Number of Order 11996/ The President of the Republic/ Head of the Order of Vittorio Veneto/ on proposal of the Minister of Defence/ with Decree dated 16.06.1973/ has conferred the honour of/ Knight /of the Order of Vittorio Veneto/ on Mr. Arnolfo Mugnai /in accordance with Art. 4 of the Law No. 263 of 18 March 1968 in recognition of/ merit for combat, with right to bear the relative insignia/ Rome, 16.06.1973/ (Signed) the President of the Council of the Order."
Letters patent of a Knight of the Order of Vittorio Veneto, shown with badge and miniature

The Italian honours system is a means to reward achievements or service to the Italian Republic, formerly the Kingdom of Italy, including the Italian Social Republic.

Orders of chivalry

Italian Republic

There are five

Italian Republic
. Below these sit a number of other decorations, associated and otherwise, that do not confer knighthoods. The degrees of knighthood, not all of which apply to all orders, are Knight (Cavaliere abbreviated Cav.), Officer (Ufficiale abbreviated Uff.), Commander (Commendatore abbr. Comm.), Grand Officer (Grand'Ufficiale, abbr. Gr. Uff.), Knight Grand Cross (Cavaliere di Gran Croce, abbr. Cav. Gr. Croce) and Knight Grand Cross with cordon (Cavaliere di Gran Croce con cordone).

Italian citizens may not use within the territory of the Republic honours or distinctions conferred on them by non-national orders or foreign states, unless authorised by

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre) is to be authorized by Presidency of the Council of Ministers, while the use of those of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, enjoying formal recognition in Italy, do not need any authorization to boast.[1]

The Royal

Gregory XIII, where he bestowed upon Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy and his Savoy successors, the right to confer this knighthood in perpetuity.[4]

The

Habsburg-Tuscany
continues to do so.

A ribbon 1/8 green, 1/8 red, 4/8 green, 1/8 red and 1/8 green.
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
The Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana (OMRI), instituted in 1951, is the highest ranking honour and most senior order of the Republic. It is awarded in five degrees for "merit acquired by the nation" in the fields of literature, the arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for long and conspicuous service in civilian and military careers.[3] Save in exceptional circumstances, no one may be awarded a rank higher than Knight in the first instance. Three well-known exceptions are for the musician Luciano Pavarotti, who was first awarded a Commander in 1976,[6] Erol Gelenbe the Turkish and French Computer Scientist who was awarded a Commander in 2005, and the Conductor Claudio Abbado, who was awarded a Knight Grand Cross in 1984.[7]

President of the Italian Republic, as head of the orders of knighthood, on the recommendation of the President of the Council of Ministers.[8]

A ribbon 1/3 blue, 1/3 red and 1/3 blue.
Military Order of Italy
The Ordine Militare d'Italia, until 1947 the Military Order of Savoy (1815),
armed forces) that have "proven expertise, sense of responsibility and valour." The lowest of its five degrees may also be awarded for peacetime actions. Recipients of the Ordine Militare di Savoia were transferred and retain their existing insignia and seniority.[nb 2]
 The badge bears the inscription Al Merito Militare—1855; the Savoy cross and letters V.E. substituted with R.I. and 1947, the date of the promulgation of the constitution.

The order is bestowed by decree of the President of the Republic, head of the order, on the recommendation of the

Minister of Defence. Today there are just 14 living recipients.[9] The associated Medal of Military Valour, established in 1932, is subdivided into gold, silver and bronze categories.[10]

A ribbon 1/3 green, 1/3 red and 1/3 green.
Order of Merit for Labour
The Ordine al Merito del Lavoro is awarded to those "who have been singularly meritorious" in agriculture, commerce and industry. It was first instituted by Royal Decree on 9 May 1901, replacing the Ordine Cavalleresco al Merito Agrario, Industriale e Commerciale which had been created by Royal Decree on 1 March 1898.[nb 3] The order is open to all Italians, at home and overseas. Each year, on 1 June 25 new Knights of Labour are invested. The badge bears the inscription Al Merito del Lavoro—1901.

The order is bestowed by decree of the President of the Republic, head of the order, on the recommendation of the

Minister of Economic Development (successor to the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Craftsmanship). The associated Star of Merit for Labour, established in 1923,[nb 4] confers the title of Master of Labour.[11]

A ribbon 1/18 green, 1/18 white 14/18 red, 1/18 white and 1/18 green.
Order of the Star of Italy
The Ordine della Stella d'Italia was originally instituted in 1947 as the
Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 2011, it was reformed and the emphasis shifted to the preservation and promotion of national prestige abroad.[12]
A ribbon 1/18 green, 1/18 white, 1/18 red, 1/18 green, 1/18 white, 1/18 red, 2/18 white, 2/18 blue, 2/18 white, 1/18 green, 1/18 white, 1/18 red,1/18 green, 1/18 white and 1/18 red.
Order of Vittorio Veneto
The Ordine di
Cross of War who had fought for at least six months in World War I and earlier conflicts.[nb 6] A small annuity was granted in favour of those recipients who did not enjoy an income above their tax allowance. The order was bestowed by decree of the President of the Republic, head of the order, on the recommendation of the Minister of Defence. Lying dormant, it was formally abolished in 2010.[13]

The Kingdom of Italy

The

unification of Italy in 1861. These were augmented during the Liberal period by the Order of the Crown of Italy, the Chivalrous Order of Agricultural, Industrial and Commercial Merit, the Colonial Order of the Star of Italy and later, by the Civil and Military Order of the Roman Eagle.[14]
In contrast to the Republican orders, the feminine style Dama is used for women.

The

baronetcy but older.[15]
These Cavaliere Ereditario were not, however, members of an order of chivalry.

A red ribbon bearing a gold cross of four pommels engraved with the Annunciation.
Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
The origins of the Ordine supremo della Santissima Annunziata date from 1362, when
Blessed Virgin Mary.[16] Eventually, it became a requirement for a person to have already received the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus before being admitted. The highest ranking honour of the Kingdom of Italy and limited to 20 Knights; it continues to be awarded by the Sovereign Head of the order, the head of the House of Savoy, in recognition of "eminent services in high military positions, to those who have distinguished themselves in senior positions in the civil service and to those who, as private citizens, have brought distinction upon Italy as exemplary benefactors of the nation or of mankind or have rendered particularly noteworthy services to the former Royal house."[17]
A green ribbon.
Military and Religious Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
The Ordine militare e religioso dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro was formed in 1572 by a union of the original Order of Saint Maurice (1434) and the Italian foundation of the Military and Hospitaller
Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem (1142).[nb 7] Eventually, it became a requirement for a person to have already received the Order of the Crown of Italy in at least the same degree before being admitted. The order continues to be awarded by its Grand Master, for "significant contributions to science, literature, the arts, industry, trade, scholarship and research, the liberal arts, the professions, public service and other worthy fields of endeavour, which bring honour and greatness to the House of Savoy and benefits to humanity."[18]

The formerly associated

Maurician Medal for Military Merit of ten lustrums (fifty years), established in 1839,[nb 8] was one of the few medals not suppressed by the Republic, becoming the Maurician Medal of Merit for ten lustrums military career in 1954.[19]

A ribbon 3/8 red, 2/8 white and 3/8 red.
Order of the Crown of Italy
The Ordine della Corona d'Italia was founded in 1868 by King
Catholics
as well. It continued to be awarded for civilian and military merit by the head of the former Royal house in exile (acting as King of Italy) until the demise of the last reigning monarch in 1983.
A ribbon 1/3 white, 1/3 dark blue and 1/3 white, bearing a pale blue Greek cross engraved with a monogram on a gold disc.
Civil Order of Savoy
The Ordine Civile di Savoia was founded in 1831 by the King of Sardinia,
Order of Merit (falling within the Civil Order) of Savoy in 1988.[21]
A ribbon 1/18 green, 1/18 white 14/18 red, 1/18 white and 1/18 green.
Colonial Order of the Star of Italy
The Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia was founded in 1914 by King
Italian North Africa.[22]
A ribbon 1/8 purple, 1/8 yellow 4/8 purple, 1/8 yellow and 1/8 purple.
Order of the Roman Eagle
The
Fascist Ordine civile e militare dell'Aquila Romana founded in 1942 with civil and military divisions[nb 10] was formally abolished in 1944;[nb 11] although it continued to be awarded in the short-lived Italian Social Republic
with, from February to April 1945, the Order of the Patron Saints of Italy.

The Kingdom of two Sicilies

Order of Saint Januarius
The Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius (Italian: Insigne Reale Ordine di San Gennaro) is an
Roman Catholic Church. The order was founded by Charles VII of Naples in 1738. It was the last great dynastic order to be constituted as a chivalric
fraternity, with a limitation to Roman Catholics and a direct attachment to the dynasty rather than the state. The founder of the order, Charles VII of Naples, ruled from 1734 until 1759.
The Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George (SMOCG) (
dynastic order of knighthood of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
. The order was founded either in c. 330 (legendary) or c. 1545 (actual).
Order of Saint Ferdinand and Merit
The Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Ferdinand and Merit is an
order of knighthood of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
.

It was established on 1 April 1800 by

Royal Family
.

Royal Order of the Two-Sicilies
The Royal Order of the Two-Sicilies (
Order of Saint George and Reunion
.
Order of Saint George of the Reunion
The Order of Saint George of the Reunion is an
Two Sicilies. It was established to replace the Royal Order of the Two-Sicilies
.

It was created on 1 January 1819 by Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies to reward military valor and merit. It received its name to celebrate the reunification of Naples and Sicily into one kingdom after the Congress of Vienna.

Royal Order of Francis I
The Royal Order of Francis I (properly 'The Royal Order of Francis I of the Two Sicilies' Italian: Reale Ordine di Francesco I) was an extinct order of merit of the former Kingdom of the Two Sicilies which was annexed in 1861 by the King of Italy (until 1860 King of Piedmonte and Sardinia). It has been revived by Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, as an award for services to charity and inter-religious understanding and includes a number of non-Catholic statesmen and stateswomen among its membership.

Decorations

Italian Republic

Name Ribbon Awarded for Reference
Medal of Military Valor Exceptional valor in the face of the enemy [23]
War Cross for Military Valor
 Valor in time of war [24]
Medal of Valor of the Army Activities bringing luster and decorum to the Italian Army not in time of war [25]
Medal of Valor of the Navy Acts of courage aimed at saving lives at sea [26]
Medal of Valor of the Air Forces Acts of courage and philanthropy in the Air Forces [27]
Medal of Valor of the Carabineri Branch Acts of courage in military operations not in time of war serving the Carabinieri [28]
Medal of Valor of the Financial Guard Acts of courage aimed at saving lives, preventing accidents, or bringing luster and decorum while serving the Guardia di Finanza [29]
Award for Civil Valor Acts of exceptional courage manifesting civic virtue [30]

Medals

Medals of Merit

  • War Merit Cross
  • Army Cross of Merit
  • Navy Cross of Merit
  • Air Force Cross of Merit
  • Carabinieri Cross of Merit
  • Financial Guard Cross of Merit
  • Civil Merit Cross
  • Labour Merit Star
  • Medal of Merit for Culture and Art

Service medals

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ Founded by Letters Patent dated 14 August 1815, renewed by Royal Decree on 27 September 1855 and 28 March 1857.
  2. ^ Under Legislative Decree of the Provisional Head of State No. 15 of 2 June 1947, renewed by Law No. 199 of 27 March 1952.
  3. ^ Revived by Law No. 199 of 27 March 1952.
  4. ^ Established by Royal Decree No. 3167 of 30 December 1923, renewed by Law No. 316(1) of 1 March 1967.
  5. ^ Instituted by Decree Law of the Provisional Head of State No. 703 of 27 January 1947, amended by Decree Law No. 812 of 9 March 1948.
  6. ^ Instituted by Law No. 263 of 18 March 1968.
  7. ^ Instituted by Papal Bull of the Supreme Pontiff Pope Gregory XIII on 16 September and 13 November 1572.
  8. ^ Royal Magistral Patent dated 19 July 1839 instituting the Medaglia Mauriziana pel Merito Militare di dieci lustri, approved by Royal Decree of 21 December 1924.
  9. ^ Founded by Royal Decree No. 4251 of 20 February 1868, renewed by Royal Decree No. 4850 of 24 January 1869, Royal Magistral Decree of 17 November 1907 and Royal Decree No. 276 of 16 March 1911.
  10. ^ By Royal Decree No. 172 of 14 March 1942.
  11. ^ By Decree of the Lieutenant of the Realm of 5 October 1944.

References

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  2. ^ "Ordini Cavallereschi del Regno d'Italia" (in Italian). Corpo della Nobiltà Italiana. Archived from the original on 7 May 2006. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
  3. ^ a b Law No. 178 of 3 March 1951 Istituzione dell'Ordine "Al Merito della Repubblica Italiana" e disciplina del conferimento e dell'uso delle onorificenze (Institution of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and discipline of the conferment and the use of honours), published in Gazzetta Ufficiale No. 73, 30 March 1951 (in Italian).
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  5. ^ "The Constantinian Order and the Italian Republic - Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George". 4 October 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
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  10. ^ Royal Decree No. 1423(1) of 4 November 1932 Medaglia e Croce di Guerra al Valor Militare, published in Gazzetta Ufficiale No. 261, 2 November 1932 (in Italian).
  11. ^ Law No. 316(1) of 1 March 1967 Nuove norme per la concessione della "Stella al merito del lavoro" (New rules for the concession of the Star of Merit for Labour), published in Gazzetta Ufficiale No. 133, 29 May 1967 (in Italian).
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  19. ^ Law No. 203(1) of 7 March 1954 Archived 5 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine Medaglia Mauriziana al Merito di dieci lustri di carriera militare, published in Gazzetta Ufficiale No. 116, 21 May 1954 (in Italian), as amended by Law No. 1327 of 8 November 1956.
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