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.
Type 1 Civil |
Type 1 Military |
Type 2 |
Collar |
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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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