The National Order of Faithful Service () is the second highest national order of

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after the

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, and the third highest

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, with the

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being the first. Originally it was established as the Medal of Faithful Service in 1878, during the reign of King Carol I. In 1906, the Cross of Faithful Service was added to the existing medal, as a superior class. During the reign of King Carol II, in 1932, the Order was established with four ranks: grand cross, grand officer, commodore, and officer. Between 1940 and 1948, only the medal was awarded. It was discontinued by the communist authorities in 1948, along with all the other Romanian decorations. It was re-instituted on 31 March 2000, alongside the

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and Medal of Faithful Service. It differs from the 1932 version in the number of ranks, an order of knight (the lowest) being added. Is awarded for special services to Romania. It is also awarded to foreign nationals.

Ranks

The order is awarded in three classes (Civil, Military – Peacetime & Military – Wartime) and is composed of 5 levels: * Grand Cross; * Grand Officer; * Commander; * Officer; * Knight. There is also a National Cross of Faithful Service () and a National Medal of Faithful Service ().

Insignia

The ''ribbon'' (for civilians and peacetime military) of the order is nowadays light blue with a white central stripe: ROU Faithful Service Order 2000 Knight BAR

ROU Faithful Service Order 2000 Knight BAR

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Notable recipients

* King Michael I of Romania with collar and diamonds as final sovereign of the order during the

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(2008)Recipients of Order of Faithful Service (excel file)
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, rank of "Knight" (2002) * Alexandrina Cernov * Iancu Țucărman *

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Military units decorated with the Order

* Michael the Brave 30th Guards Brigade (2015) *

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References

External links

World Medal Index
– Republic of Romania: Order of Faithful Service * {{DEFAULTSORT:Faithful Service Romanian decorations Military awards and decorations of Romania Faithful Service, Order of Awards established in 1932