2/16/2023 0 Comments Michael the brave![]() This class was sometimes referred to as Commander class. The 2nd Class was worn as similar cross surmounted by a gold royal crown as a neck decoration. The 1st Class was worn as a large, pin-back cross on the left breast, without the crown. Between the cross and the ribbon a hollow crown is attached with a hook on a small ring. ![]() The ribbon was dark cherry-colored moiré with a golden stripe on each side. It was designed in the form of a guilted, bronze Fleur-de-Lys cross with blue enameled arms. The name was chosen in Honour to Mihai Viteazul (Michael the Brave) a late 16th Century Prince of Wallachia (geographical region of Rumania). The decoration was the highest Military decoration of Rumania. The Ordinul "Mihai Viteazul" (Order of Michael the Brave) was instituted by King Ferdinand I on 26th September 1916 and came in three classes.
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