Military Order of Italy
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The Military Order of Italy (Italian: Ordine Militare d'Italia) is the highest military order of the Italian Republic and the former Kingdom of Italy. It was founded as the Military Order of Savoy, a national order by the King of Sardinia, Vittorio Emanuele I, Duke of Savoy in 1815.[1] The order is awarded in five degrees for distinguished wartime conduct of units of the armed forces or individual personnel that has "proven expertise, a sense of responsibility and valour."
Military Order of Italy Ordine Militare d'Italia | |
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Awarded by the Italian Republic | |
Type | Order of chivalry |
Established | 14 August 1815; 208 years ago (1815-08-14) |
Country | Italy |
Eligibility | Military personnel |
Criteria | Valour |
Status | Dormant |
Grand Master | President of the Republic |
Chancellor | Minister of Defence |
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Post-nominals | OMI |
Website | www |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Merit of the Italian Republic |
Next (lower) | Order of Merit for Labour |
The order was continued on the unification of Italy in 1861 and was revived, under its new name, following the foundation of the Republic in 1946.[2] It is bestowed by decree of the President of the Italian Republic, head of the order, on the recommendation of the Minister of Defence.