The Order of Grimaldi is an Order established in Monaco on 18 November 1954.
The Order of Grimaldi is an Order established in Monaco on 18 November 1954.
It is awarded to people who have contributed to the prestige of the Principality with distinction. As the Order rewards personal service to the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, it is awarded on the sole discretion of the Grand-Master, currently Albert II, Prince of Monaco.
The Order has five classes:
Grand Cross, which wears the badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest;
Grand Officer, which wears the badge on a necklet, plus the star on the right chest;
Commander, which wears the badge on a necklet;
Officer, which wears the badge on a ribbon with rosette on the left chest;
Knight, which wears the badge on a plain ribbon on the left chest.
The Order of Grimaldi is an Order established in Monaco on 18 November 1954.