The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus belongs in the category of hereditary dynastic orders bestowed by a legitimate successor of a Royal House, recognized as such by the Holy See, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and reigning European Royal Houses.
The Order is divided into 8 classes:
Cavaliere di Gran Croce (Knight Grand Cross with Grand Cordon)
Dama di Gran Croce (Dame Grand Cross)
Grande Ufficiale (Grand Officer)
Commendatore (Commander)
Dama di Commenda (Dame Commander)
Ufficiale (Officer)
Cavaliere (Knight)
Dama (Dame)
The insignia of the Order consists of a white enamel cross of the Order of Saint Maurice superimposed on the emerald green cross of the Order of Saint Lazarus.
For worthy recipients, the Grand Master may confer an honorary hereditary commandery of Jus Patronatus with corresponding title of Commander of Honor Jus Patronatus.
To emphasize and facilitate the personal commitment of its members to the spirit and objectives of the Order, the Statutes provide that a limited number of Knights or Dames of Devotion may be appointed among members of the Order. Such members will have already demonstrated particular dedication to the Order and shall undertake a solemn vow, renewable on an annual basis, to serve the Order with special commitment, and consistent with the Order’s original Christian purposes, to perform works of a humanitarian nature in the social, medical or charitable spheres. Knights and Dames of Devotion will wear a golden knot of Savoia next to the insignia of their grade. Any such commitment to the Order must be specific and not merely general, in accordance with requirements set forth in published rules and regulations for Knights and Dames of Devotion.
Demonstrating their support of the work of the Orders, but who are too young to qualify for admission, the honour of being named a Devotee of Merit is sometimes conferred by the Grand Master. A Devotee of Merit is neither a member of an order of knighthood, nor a member of an order of merit. Recipients usually aspire to eventual admission to the Orders as they continue to demonstrate their devotion to the charitable and humanitarian works of the Orders and reach the appropriate age for admission. The bronze medal bears the cross in relief, without enamel. On the reverse side, the words “Bene Merenti” (Good Works) are inscribed.
The Order is divided into 8 classes:
Cavaliere di Gran Croce (Knight Grand Cross with Grand Cordon)
Dama di Gran Croce (Dame Grand Cross)
Grande Ufficiale (Grand Officer)
Commendatore (Commander)
Dama di Commenda (Dame Commander)
Ufficiale (Officer)
Cavaliere (Knight)
Dama (Dame)
The insignia of the Order consists of a white enamel cross of the Order of Saint Maurice superimposed on the emerald green cross of the Order of Saint Lazarus.
For worthy recipients, the Grand Master may confer an honorary hereditary commandery of Jus Patronatus with corresponding title of Commander of Honor Jus Patronatus.
To emphasize and facilitate the personal commitment of its members to the spirit and objectives of the Order, the Statutes provide that a limited number of Knights or Dames of Devotion may be appointed among members of the Order. Such members will have already demonstrated particular dedication to the Order and shall undertake a solemn vow, renewable on an annual basis, to serve the Order with special commitment, and consistent with the Order’s original Christian purposes, to perform works of a humanitarian nature in the social, medical or charitable spheres. Knights and Dames of Devotion will wear a golden knot of Savoia next to the insignia of their grade. Any such commitment to the Order must be specific and not merely general, in accordance with requirements set forth in published rules and regulations for Knights and Dames of Devotion.
Demonstrating their support of the work of the Orders, but who are too young to qualify for admission, the honour of being named a Devotee of Merit is sometimes conferred by the Grand Master. A Devotee of Merit is neither a member of an order of knighthood, nor a member of an order of merit. Recipients usually aspire to eventual admission to the Orders as they continue to demonstrate their devotion to the charitable and humanitarian works of the Orders and reach the appropriate age for admission. The bronze medal bears the cross in relief, without enamel. On the reverse side, the words “Bene Merenti” (Good Works) are inscribed.
The Order of Merit
The Order has more than 1000 members, Knights and Dames of all ranks in 35 Delegations throughout the world. H.R.H. Prince Vittorio Emanuele is the Grand Master.
The insignia of the Order of Merit of Savoy is a simple Greek Cross enameled white, bearing a round centre medallion enameled in light blue, displaying on the obverse the monogram “V.E.” for Victor Emmanuel. On the reverse of the medallion is the motto AL MERITO DI SAVOIA 1988 (Merit of Savoy 1988). The cross is suspended from a ribbon of three equal stripes of blue, white and blue.
The church mantle or robe is a turquoise blue wool cloth adjusted at the ruff by four cords with white and blue silk tassels and with the cross of the Order embroidered on the left side, in various sizes depending on rank.
The Order of Merit of Savoy is divided into 8 classes:
Cavaliere di Gran Croce (Knight Grand Cross with Grand Cordon)
Dama di Gran Croce (Dame Grand Cross)
Grande Ufficiale (Grand Officer)
Commendatore (Commander)
Dama di Commenda (Dame Commander)
Ufficiale (Officer)
Cavaliere (Knight)
Dama (Dame)
The insignia of the Order of Merit of Savoy is a simple Greek Cross enameled white, bearing a round centre medallion enameled in light blue, displaying on the obverse the monogram “V.E.” for Victor Emmanuel. On the reverse of the medallion is the motto AL MERITO DI SAVOIA 1988 (Merit of Savoy 1988). The cross is suspended from a ribbon of three equal stripes of blue, white and blue.
The church mantle or robe is a turquoise blue wool cloth adjusted at the ruff by four cords with white and blue silk tassels and with the cross of the Order embroidered on the left side, in various sizes depending on rank.
The Order of Merit of Savoy is divided into 8 classes:
Cavaliere di Gran Croce (Knight Grand Cross with Grand Cordon)
Dama di Gran Croce (Dame Grand Cross)
Grande Ufficiale (Grand Officer)
Commendatore (Commander)
Dama di Commenda (Dame Commander)
Ufficiale (Officer)
Cavaliere (Knight)
Dama (Dame)
