Order of St. Charles
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| Order of St. Charles | |
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 The Order of St. Charles Star |
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Awarded by  Monaco |
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| Type | Order of merit |
| Eligibility | citizens of Monaco and foreigners |
| Awarded for | service to the State or Prince |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
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| Established | 15 March 1858 |
| Total awarded | 622,064 |
The Order of St. Charles (French: Ordre de Saint Charles) is an order established in Monaco on 15 March 1858.[1][2] This order rewards service to the State or Prince.[1][2] It is awarded by the current Prince Albert II.
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[edit] Classes and design
[edit] Knight Grand Cross
The Knight Grand Cross wears the badge of the order on a sash and the star of the order on the left of the breast.[2]
There is a golden necklet that is attched to the Order. It has small empty egg-shaped sections that form the necklet. The badge is sometimes worn attached to this collar instead of the sash.
[edit] Grand Officer
The Grand Officer wears a badge and a star.[2] The Star of the Order of St. Charles is made of silver.[2] The badge of the Order of St. Charles is worn on a chest ribbon with rosette or on a bow. The star is worn on the right side of the chest.
[edit] Commander
The Commander of the Order of St. Charles wears the badge on a ribbon around the neck or on a bow on the left shoulder.[2]
[edit] Officer
The Officer of the Order of St. Charles wears the badge on a chest ribbon with a rosette. The cross has a thinner laurel-wreath than the Knight of the Order of St. Charles.
[edit] Knight
The Knight of the Order of St. Charles wears the badge of the order on a chest ribbon without rosette.
[edit] Literature
- Paul Hieronymussen, "Orders, medals and decorations of Britain and Europe", London 1975
[edit] References
- ^ a b Palais - Order of St. Charles (English). Retrieved on 4 January 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f UK - Order of St. Charles (English). Retrieved on 4 January 2008.
