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Principality of Monaco. Order of Grimaldi. Officer’s Cross.
Era of Rainier III.
With the original box. Manufactured by Arthus Bertrand.
The Order of Grimaldi (generally called Ordre de Grimaldi, but officially Ordre des Grimaldi according to the Ordinance) is an order established in Monaco on November 18, 1954.
It is awarded to individuals who have contributed to the prestige of the Principality with distinction. Since the Order rewards personal service to the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, its granting is at the exclusive discretion of the Grand Master, currently Albert II, Prince of Monaco.
According to the statutes, and with the exception of members of the Princely Family and foreigners, the Order can only be received first with the rank of Knight. To obtain the subsequent higher ranks, the lower rank must be maintained for the following periods:
Officer: four years as a Knight
Commander: three years as an Officer
Grand Officer: four years as a Commander
Grand Cross: five years as a Grand Officer
Nominations are the responsibility of the Grand Master. The Chancellor proposes promotions. According to the Prince’s orders, the Chancellor proposes the draft ordinances for nominations and promotions. Beneficiaries must be admitted to the Order before receiving the decorations. The Grand Master receives the Grand Crosses, Grand Officers, and Commanders. The Chancellor receives the Officers and Knights, with one exception: foreigners will be admitted to the Order, but not received.
