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Medal of Faithful Service
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The Medal of Faithful Service (Romanian: Medalia națională "Serviciul Credincios") was instituted by King Carol I in April 1878.

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History

The medal was worn until 1932 on a light blue ribbon with a yellow central stripe on the left side of the chest. From 1932, the award was presented on a light blue ribbon with a yellow central stripe and a silver edge stripe.

WWII

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All three classes, model 1932.

During the Second World War from 1941 to 1944, the medal with swords was also awarded to members of the German Wehrmacht.

Post-WWII

In early 1948, together with the Order, Cross and all the traditional Romanian orders was disbanded by the communist authorities.

Re-institution

In 2000, it was re-instituted together with the Order and Cross, as a three class medal. It is the second most important award for people without higher education, the equivalent of the Order of Faithful Service.

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Further reading

  • Romania's national system of decorations (PDF). Bucharest: Monitorul Oficial. 2003. pp. 382–396. ISBN 973-567-404-1.
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