WebThe sovereign prince (French: prince de Monaco) or princess of Monaco (French: princesse de Monaco) is the monarch and head of state of the Principality of Monaco. All reigning princes and princesses have taken the name of the House of Grimaldi , although some have belonged to other families (Goyon de Matignon or Polignac ) in the male line .

WebSymbolism. The Maltese cross as defined by the constitution of the Order of St. John remains the symbol of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, of the Order of Saint John and its allied orders, of the Venerable Order of Saint John, and of their various service organisations. Numerous other modern orders of merit have used the eight-pointed cross.

WebBanc du Geyser Madagascar Comoros France Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean, a district of the French Southern Territories.: Bassas da India, Europa Island and Juan de Nova Island France Madagascar De facto a part of the French overseas territory of the French Southern Territories.: Ceuta, Melilla, and other plazas de soberanía Spain Morocco

WebThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a major financial agency of the United Nations, and an international financial institution, headquartered in Washington, D.C., consisting of 190 countries.Its stated mission is "working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable …

WebMalta; Use: National flag and state and naval ensign: Proportion: 2:3: Adopted: 21 September 1964: Design: A vertical bicolor of white and red with the representation of the George Cross edged in red on the upper hoist-side corner of the white band.: Use: Presidential colour: Design: A vertical bicolor of white and red with the representation of …

WebDe Orde van de Koninklijke Familie van Brunei (“Royal Family Order of the Sultan of Brunei)” 1972 en 1992; Zuid-Afrika. De Orde van Kaap de Goede Hoop (“Grand Cross in Gold of the Order of Good Hope)” 1995; Malta. De Nationale Orde van Verdienste (“Honorary Companion of Honour of the National Order of Merit)” KUOM 1992; Honorary …

WebThe Holy See (Latin: Sancta Sedes, Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈsaŋkta ˈsedes]; Italian: Santa Sede [ˈsanta ˈsɛːde]), also called the See of Rome, Petrine See or Apostolic See, is the jurisdiction of the Pope in his role as the bishop of Rome. It includes the apostolic episcopal see of the Diocese of Rome, which has ecclesiastical jurisdiction over the Catholic …

WebHighest distinction award for military gallantry of Somalia. Thailand: Order of Rama: 22 July 1918: Date established. Conferred in six classes for military merit. United Kingdom: The Victoria Cross: 26 June 1857: 1357 1354: United States: Medal of Honor: 26 March 1863: 3468 3449: Different types from each of the branches of the US military.

WebMilitary Order of Italy; The Ordine Militare d'Italia, until 1947 the Military Order of Savoy (1815), is awarded for distinguished wartime conduct of individual personnel (or units of the armed forces) that have "proven expertise, sense of responsibility and valour."The lowest of its five degrees may also be awarded for peacetime actions. Recipients of the Ordine …

WebThe military history of Switzerland comprises centuries of armed actions, and the role of the Swiss military in conflicts and peacekeeping worldwide. Despite maintaining neutrality since its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499, [1] Switzerland has been involved in military operations dating back to the hiring of Swiss mercenaries by foreign …