Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
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The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic is the most senior Italian order of merit. It was established in 1951 by the second President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi. Wikipedia
Date established: March 3, 1951
Grades: Knight Grand Cross with Collar; Knight Grand Cross; Grand Officer; Commander; Officer; Knight
Grand Master: President of the Republic
Post-nominals: OMRI
Status: Currently constituted