Order of Cultural Merit

Ordinul Meritul Cultural

Order instituted on 19 July 1931.
Order awarded to romanian citizens and foreigners for outstanding achievements in the field of culture, art and science.
Order have 4 grades: Commander, Officer, Knight 1st Class, and Knight 2nd Class.
Order divided into eight categories: literature; science; arts, music and theatre; general culture; religion; education; sports and scouting; civil guard. Each category have individual ribbon.