Orders, decorations, and medals of Monaco
Appearance
There are four orders and four decorations of Monaco. These are:
- Order of Saint-Charles, founded on 15 March 1858 by Prince Charles III and modified on 23 December 1966 by Prince Rainier III;
- Order of the Crown, founded on 20 July 1960 and modified on 23 December 1966 by Prince Rainier III;
- Order of Grimaldi, founded on 18 November 1954 and modified on 19 July 1960, as well 23 December 1966 by Prince Rainier III;
- Order of Cultural Merit, founded on 31 December 1952 by Prince Rainier III;
- Medal of Honour, created on 5 February 1894 by Prince Albert I, modified on 20 April 1925 by Prince Louis II, again modified on 13 November 1952 by Prince Rainier III;
- Monaco Red Cross Medal, created on 16 October 1950 by Prince Rainier III;
- Citation For Exceptional Service, created on 7 April 1951 and modified on 23 December 1966 by Prince Rainier III;
- Monaco Blood Donor Medal, created on 30 July 1993 by Prince Rainier III.
These are awarded by the Prince of Monaco, currently Albert II, Prince of Monaco.
External links
- Monaco Royal Orders and Decorations - Official website of the Prince's Palace of Monaco