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
The Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation is a Catholic order of chivalry, originating in Savoy. It eventually was the pinnacle of the honours system in the Kingdom of Italy, which ceased to be
Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
…Cordon Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight/Dame Website ordinidinasticicasasavoia.it Statistics Total inductees Circa 2,000 Precedence Next (higher) Royal Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation Next (lower) Royal Order of the Crown Ribbon bar The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (abbreviated OSML) is a Roman Catholic dynastic order of…
The Small Collar and the star badge of the Order
Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy in the robes of Order of the Most Holy Annunciation