Order of St. Charles, Grand Officer

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SKU: 01.MCO.0101.104.01.000

Estimated market value:

$900 USD

  • Grand Officer

Estimated market value:

$900 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Monaco
  • Makers
    Halley, Paris
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: PRINCEPS ET PATRIA Rev: DEO JUVANTE
  • Size
    40mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Order of St. Charles, Grand Officer is a scanned image from the Book "Handbuch der Ritter- und Verdienstorden aller Kulturstaaten der Welt" edited by Maximillian Gritzner. The book was published in 1893. It is in the public domain in countries where the copyright is the author's life plus 70 years.

History


The Order of St. Charles was established by Prince Charles III by Ordinance on March 15, 1858, and is the highest-ranking decoration in Monaco. It is conferred in recognition of meritorious service rendered to the State or the Sovereign Prince. The Sovereign is Grand Master.

All members of the Order are received as Knights, and all promotions are made based on services rendered in the previous grade. Knights may be promoted to Officer after 4 years, Officers may be promoted to Commander after 3 years, Commanders may be promoted to Grand Officer after 4 years, and Grand Officers may be promoted to Grand Cross after 5 years. These requirements do not apply to members of the Royal Family or foreigners. The Order may also be conferred in absence of any service requirements in recognition of exceptional actions.

The Grand Officer is identical to the Officer, however, the Grand Officer is worn with a Breast Star. It features an obverse inscription that translates to "Prince and State," and a reverse inscription that translates to "By God's Help."

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