Order of the Roman Eagle
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The Fascist
Order of the Roman Eagle founded in 1942 with civil and military divisions, was abolished in Italy
in 1944; although it continued to be awarded by Benito Mussolini
in the short-lived Italian Social Republic
until 1945. An organisation of the same name was founded by Romano Mussolini
in 1997. as self-styled order.
The various degrees of the order, with corresponding ribbons, were as follows:
The separate Order of the Patron Saints of Italy (Ordine dei Santi Patroni d'Italia) St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine of Siena was also conferred by the so-called Salò Republic between February and April 1945. An organisation of this name was also founded by Romano Mussolini in 1997.
Italian Fascism
Italian Fascism also known as Fascism with a capital "F" refers to the original fascist ideology in Italy. This ideology is associated with the National Fascist Party which under Benito Mussolini ruled the Kingdom of Italy from 1922 until 1943, the Republican Fascist Party which ruled the Italian...
Order of the Roman Eagle founded in 1942 with civil and military divisions, was abolished in Italy
Italy
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in 1944; although it continued to be awarded by Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini
Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist Party and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of Fascism....
in the short-lived Italian Social Republic
Italian Social Republic
The Italian Social Republic was a puppet state of Nazi Germany led by the "Duce of the Nation" and "Minister of Foreign Affairs" Benito Mussolini and his Republican Fascist Party. The RSI exercised nominal sovereignty in northern Italy but was largely dependent on the Wehrmacht to maintain control...
until 1945. An organisation of the same name was founded by Romano Mussolini
Romano Mussolini
Romano Mussolini was the fourth and youngest son of Benito Mussolini, fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943...
in 1997. as self-styled order.
The various degrees of the order, with corresponding ribbons, were as follows:
| Ribbon | Class (English) | Full title in Italian |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Class / Knight Grand Cross | Cavaliere di Gran Croce dell'Ordine civile e militare dell'Aquila romana | |
| 2nd Class / Grand Officer | Grande Ufficiale dell'Ordine civile e militare dell'Aquila romana | |
| 3rd Class / Commander | Commendatore dell'Ordine civile e militare dell'Aquila romana | |
| 4th Class / Officer | Ufficiale dell'Ordine civile e militare dell'Aquila romana | |
| 5th Class / Knight | Cavaliere dell'Ordine civile e militare dell'Aquila romana | |
The separate Order of the Patron Saints of Italy (Ordine dei Santi Patroni d'Italia) St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine of Siena was also conferred by the so-called Salò Republic between February and April 1945. An organisation of this name was also founded by Romano Mussolini in 1997.