The Order of San Marino or Civil and Military Equestrian Order of Saint Marinus (Italian: Ordine Equestre Civile e Militare di San Marino) is an Order of Merit of San Marino. Established 13 August 1859, the order is presented for outstanding civil or military services to the Republic, or for humanitarian, artistic, political or scientific accomplishment.[2] It is only ever awarded to people who are not citizens of the Republic of San Marino.
| Order of San Marino | |
|---|---|
 Star and badge of the order | |
| Type | State order |
| Established | 13 August 1859[1] |
| Country |  San Marino |
| Motto | Relinquo vos liberos ab utroque homine (I leave you free from both men) |
| Awarded for | Outstanding civil or military services to the Republic, or for humanitarian, artistic, political or scientific accomplishment. |
| Grandmaster | Captains Regent |
| Secretary | Secretary for Foreign Affairs |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Order of Saint Agatha |
The Equestrian Order of San Marino is divided into five ranks: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Grand Officer, Knight Major Officer or Commander, Knight Officer and Knight. The first rank of the Order is only awarded to sovereigns, members of reigning families, high state officials, or to those who have rendered extraordinary services to the Republic of San Marino.[3]
The badge of the Order of San Marino is a birostrate cross of gold, enamelled in white. It is flanked by four golden towers. The badge is charged on one side with a round shield, circled in blue with the words: San Marino Protettore. An image of Saint Marinus is in the centre of the shield. On the other side, the San Marino coats of arms is encircled by the words Merito Civile e Militare and the badge is bordered by a golden crown. The ribbon is of wavy silk with alternating blue and white stripes.
The Knights of the Grand Cross also have a star which is a white birostrate cross. This is charged with a blue, round shield with the inscription: Relinquo vos liberos ab utroque homine. It is surrounded by a garland of enamelled oak and olive branches; these are leaning against a ray of four golden beams alternating with four silver beams. The Grand Officers of the order also have the same star, but of a smaller size.[4]
The Order of Saint Agatha is the next lower in order of precedence.
Grades
editThe order is presented in five ranks:[2]
- Knight of Grand Cross (Cavaliere di Gran Croce)
- Knight Grand Officer (Cavaliere Grand'Ufficiale)
- Knight Major Officer or Commander (Cavaliere Ufficiale Maggiore or Commendatore)
- Knight Officer (Cavaliere Ufficiale)
- Knight (Cavaliere)
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Collar of the Equestrian Order of Saint Marino
editWith the decree of 30 April 1964, the Collar of the Equestrian Order of Saint Marino was established, which is normally conferred on Heads of State by the Great and General Council.[5]
Recipients
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Prominent people who have been awarded the Order of San Marino[6]
References
edit- ^ Robertson, Megan C. "Republic of San Marino: Order of San Marino". Medals of the World. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b Hieronymussen, Paul (1967). Orders and Decorations of Europe in Color. New York: Macmillan. p. 233.
- ^ "The Equestrian Order of San Marino". Consulate of the Republic of San Marino to the UK. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "San Marino". Medals.org.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Honours". San Marino Secretary for Foreign and Political Affairs. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "The Equestrian Order of San Marino". Consulate of the Republic of San Marino to the UK. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Giuseppe Natoli". Senato della Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "The Equestrian Order of San Marino". Consulate of the Republic of San Marino to the UK. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ Gubernatis, Angelo De; Matini, Ugo (1889). "Dizionario degli artisti italiani viventi, pittori, scultori e architetti". Google Books (in Italian). Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "The Equestrian Order of Saint Agatha". Consulate of the Republic of San Marino to the UK. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "The Equestrian Order of San Marino". Consulate of San Marino to the UK. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
External links
edit- "Honours". San Marino Secretary for Foreign and Political Affairs. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- Laws establishing and amending the statutes of the Order of San Marino (in Italian)
- Repubblica di San Marino (in Italian)