Ribbon: White with 4 blue stripes.
	   Instituted: 13 August 1859.
	   Awarded: To foreigners for outstanding civil or military services to the Republic, or for humanitarian, artistic, political or scientific accomplishment.
	   Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight) plus a Medal in Gold, Silver or Bronze.
  
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    Type 2 | 
  
  
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    Knight Grand Cross: Badge Cavaliere Gran Croce | 
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    Knight Grand Cross: Star Cavaliere Gran Croce | 
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    Knight Grand Officer: Badge Cavaliere Grande Ufficiale | 
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    Knight Grand Officer: Star Cavaliere Grande Ufficiale | 
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    Knight Major Officer or Commander Cavaliere Ufficiale Maggiore o Commendatore | 
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    Knight Officer Cavaliere Ufficiale | 
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    Knight Cavaliere | 
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