The National Order of Faithful Service is the second highest national order of Romania after the Order of the Star of Romania, and the third highest State decoration, with the Order of Michael the Brave being the first. Originally it was established as the Medal of Faithful Service in 1878, during the reign of King Carol I. In 1906, the Cross of Faithful Service was added to the existing medal, as a superior class. During the reign of King Carol II, in 1932, the Order was established with four ranks: grand cross, grand officer, commodore, and officer.
Ranks
The order is awarded in three classes (Civil, Military – Peacetime & Military – Wartime) and is composed of 5 levels: • Grand Cross; • Grand Officer; • Commander; • Officer; • Knight. There is also a National Cross of Faithful Service () and a National Medal of Faithful Service (). == Insignia ==
Insignia
The ribbon (for civilians and peacetime military) of the order is nowadays light blue with a white central stripe: File:Faithful-Service-Order-Knight-Military-Flags.jpg|Peacetime military flag decoration - 2000 File:Orde van Trouwe Dienst van Roemenië Interbellum Ster en ridderkruis.gif| Lower rank decoration and upper rank star - 1932 model File:Order For Merit (Romania).jpg|Grand Cross - 1932 model File:Rumänien OrdinulServiciulCredincios Typ1932.jpg|Lower ranks - 1932 model == Notable recipients ==