Medal of Faithful Service

The Medal of Faithful Service (Medalia națională "Serviciul Credincios") was instituted by King Carol I in April 1878.

History
The medal was worn until 1932 on a light blue ribbon with a yellow central stripe on the left side of the chest. From 1932, the award was presented on a light blue ribbon with a yellow central stripe and a silver edge stripe.

WWII
During the Second World War from 1941 to 1944, the medal with swords was also awarded to members of the German Wehrmacht.

Post-WWII
In early 1948, together with the Order, Cross and all the traditional Romanian orders was disbanded by the communist authorities.

Re-institution
In 2000, it was re-instituted together with the Order and Cross, as a three class medal. It is the second most important award for people without higher education, the equivalent of the Order of Faithful Service.