The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus is a Roman Catholic dynastic order of knighthood bestowed by the royal House of Savoy. It is the second-oldest order of knighthood in the world, tracing its lin
Grand Cross insignia of the Order
Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy (1528–1580), founder and first Grand Master General of the combined Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus in recognition by Pope Gregory XIII
Insignia of a Grand Officer
House of Savoy
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The House of Savoy is a royal house that was established in 1003 in the historical region of Savoy, which was originally part of the Kingdom of Burgundy and now lies mostly within southeastern France.
Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
…The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (abbreviated OSML) is a Roman Catholic dynastic order of knighthood bestowed by the royal House of Savoy. It is the second-oldest order of knighthood in the world, tracing its lineage to AD 1119. It is one of the rare orders of knighthood recognized by…
Hautecombe Abbey, where many of the dukes are buried