page_title: National Order of Faithful Service
hierarchical_section_title: National Order of Faithful Service
caption_attribution_description: Română: Ordinul Național "Serviciul Credincios" mare cruce English: National Order for Faithful Service, Grand Cross. Romania
context_page_description: 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.
context_section_description: The National Order of Faithful Service (Romanian: Ordinul Național "Serviciul Credincios") 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 (the lowest) being added. Is awarded for special services to Romania. It is also awarded to foreign nationals.
caption: Grand Cross of the Order
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