Order of Michael the Brave
| Ordinul "Mihai Viteazul" |
The Order "Michael the Brave" third class, as it looked like in the first years of World War II, during the reign of Mihai I. After the King's Coup the year was changed. Notice the M in the Center of the cross, the King's insignia at that time. |
Awarded by The King of the Romanians (1916 - 1947)
The President of Romania |
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Military Award |
| Eligibility |
Military in combat |
| Status |
Awarded in time of war (only) |
| Statistics |
| Established |
1916
2000 |
| First awarded |
1916 |
| Last awarded |
1944
disbanded in 1947 |
| Precedence |
| Next (lower) |
Ordinul naţional "Steaua României" |
Ribbon of the Order of Michael the Brave |
The Order of Michael the Brave (Romanian: Ordinul Mihai Viteazul) is Romania's highest military decoration, instituted by King Ferdinand I during the early stages of the Romanian Campaign of World War I, and was again awarded in World War II. The Order, which may be bestowed as an individual medal or as a unit award, was named in honor of Michael the Brave (Mihai Viteazul), a late 16th century Prince of Wallachia, of Transylvania and of Moldavia.
Data
- Requirements: Awarded to officers only for exceptional deeds on the battlefield. It is the highest ranking Romanian military order.
- Classes: 3rd, 2nd and 1st
- Date Instituted: September 26, 1916
- Number awarded: 2184
- During WW1:
- 1st class: 16
- 2nd class: 12
- 3rd class: 336 (of which 43 awarded to military units)
- During WW2:
- 1st class: 15
- 2nd class: 76 (of which 13 awarded to military units)
- 3rd class: 1628 (of which 118 awarded to military units)
Recipients
During World War II, at a time when Romania was allied with Germany (see Romania during World War II), the Order was awarded to several members of the Axis military forces:
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Victory Order of the Romanian Revolution of December 1989 • Commemorative Cross of the Second World War, 1941-1945 • Commemorative Cross of the Anti-communist Resistance • Commemorative Medal "150 Years from the birth of Mihai Eminescu"
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Agricultural Merit Order • Cultural Merit Order (categories A to I)1 • Diplomatic Merit Order • Industrial and Commercial Merit Order • Educational Merit Order • Medical Merit Order • Athletic Merit Order
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Agricultural Merit Medal • Cultural Merit Medal (categories A to I)1 • Diplomatic Merit Medal • Industrial and Commercial Merit Medal • Educational Merit Medal • Medical Merit Medal • Athletic Merit Medal
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Order of Michael the Brave • Order of the Star of Romania2 • National Order for Faithful Service 2 • National Order for Merit 2 • Order of Military Virtue 2 • Order of Aeronautical Virtue 2 • Order of Maritime Virtue 2 • Order of Valour and Faith 2 • Medical Merit Order 2 |
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National Cross for Faithful Service2
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Military Virtue Medal2 • Medal of Aeronautical Virtue 2 • Medal of Maritime Virtue 2 • Medal of Valour and Faith 2 • Medical Merit Medal 2
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Vulture of Romania • Reward for the Work in the Public Service • In the Service of the Country (officers) • In the Service of the Country (warrant officers)
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1 the categories are equal in ranking, and differentiate only the cultural field (A - literature; B - music; C - fine arts; D - performing arts; E - national cultural heritage; F - promotion of culture; H - cults; G - scientific research; I - architecture); 2with two crossed swords (tip up) added (the war insignia)
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