National Order of Faithful Service


The National Order of Faithful Service is the second highest national order of Romania, with the Order of the Star of Romania being the highest bational order. 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 all the other Romanian decorations. It was re-instituted on 31 March 2000, alongside the Cross and Medal of Faithful Service. It differs from the 1932 version in the number of ranks, an order of knight being added. Is awarded for special services to Romania. It is also awarded to foreign nationals.

Ranks

The order is awarded in three classes and is composed of 5 levels:
There is also a National Cross of Faithful Service and a National Medal of Faithful Service.

Insignia

The ribbon of the order is nowadays light blue with a white central stripe:

Notable recipients