Order of the Eagle of Este
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The Order of the Eagle of Este is a knighthood order of the dynastic house of Duchy of Modena and Reggio, a former sovereign state before the Italian unification.
Quick Facts Order of the Eagle of EsteOrdine dell'Aquila Estense, Awarded by Duchy of Modena and Reggio ...
Order of the Eagle of Este Ordine dell'Aquila Estense | |
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Awarded by Duchy of Modena and Reggio | |
Type | Chivalric order with three degrees |
Established | 27 December 1855 |
Motto | PROXIMA SOLI |
Awarded for | Faithful civilians and officers and distinguished foreigners |
Status | former order |
Founder | Francis V of Modena |
Grades | Grand Cross Commander Knight |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | None (highest) |
Next (lower) | Cross of Seniority of Service |
Ribbon bar of the Order |
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The Order was instituted on 27 December 1855 by Francis V of Modena, Duke of Modena and Reggio, to reward the services and the merits of faithful civilians and officers. The order was established under the protection (patronage) of Saint Contardo of Este, a maternal ancestor of the founder (House of Este), and protector of Modena.[1]