What is the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic?
Q: What is the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic?
A: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic is a national award system in Italy that recognizes distinguished service in various fields.
Q: How is the badge of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic modified in 2001?
A: The badge of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was modified in 2001 to bear the inscription Al Merito della Repubblica encircling the national coat of arms on the obverse and the Latin Patriæ Unitati and Civium Libertati encircling the head of Italia Turrita on the reverse.
Q: What does the badge of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic represent?
A: The badge of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic represents the union of the country and the liberty of the citizens.
Q: What are the six degrees of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic?
A: The six degrees of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic with corresponding ribbons are Knight Grand Cross with Collar, Knight Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.
Q: Who can bestow the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic?
A: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic is bestowed by decree of the President of the Italian Republic, as head of the orders of knighthood, on the recommendation of the President of the Council of Ministers.
Q: Is it possible for anyone to receive a rank higher than Knight for the first time?
A: Except in exceptional circumstances, no one can be awarded for the first time a rank higher than Knight.
Q: What is the minimum age requirement to receive the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic?
A: The minimum age requirement to receive the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic is normally 35.
