Order For Merit (Romania)
The order "For Merit" was donated on June 5, 1931 by King Carol II of Romania on the occasion of the annual celebration of the return of his accession to the throne, initially as a badge of honor "For Merit" and awarded to people who stand out through particularly loyal service to the royal family For achievements in the cultural field or for particularly excellent citizenship.
On November 26, 1937, the organization was converted into an "For Merit" order with five classes, the number of members of which was regulated in the individual classes.
Order classes
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Grand Cross - 12 Romanians / 6 foreigners -
Grand Officer
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Commander - 24 Romanians / 12 foreigners -
Officer - 48 Romanians / 24 foreigners -
Knights - 96 Romanians / 48 foreigners - Cross - 100 Romanians / 50 foreigners
Order decoration
The sign of the order is a white enamelled Maria Theresa cross around the ends of which two closed tendrils wind. In the middle of the cross is the mirrored and raised cipher C (Carol), in the intersection of which the number II can be seen. The back of the cross is without enamel and smooth.
Until June 30, 1941, the order could also be awarded with crossed swords by the Kreuzwinkel for military merit.
Carrying method
The grand cross is worn in the form of a star on the left side of the chest. Commanders decorate the award as a neck medal , officers as a cross , knight and cross on a ribbon on the left side of the chest.
The ribbon is green with a dark blue central stripe.
Others
The order is not to be confused with the Cross of Honor for Merit .
See also
literature
- Kurt-Gerhard Klietmann : Phaleristics. Volume 1. Romania. The Order Collection, Berlin 1975, ISBN 3-87778-400-3 .