Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art

The Order of Merit for Culture and Art (Italian: Medaglia ai Benemeriti della cultura e dell'arte) is an Italian order established on November 16, 1950. The order has three classes, gold, silver and bronze, and may be awarded to men and women for contributions to Italian art, literature or culture. The order is personally conferred by the President of Italy on the Festa della Repubblica, Italy's National Day celebrated each June 2.

Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art

The Order of Merit for Culture and Art (Italian: Medaglia ai Benemeriti della cultura e dell'arte) is an Italian order established on November 16, 1950. The order has three classes, gold, silver and bronze, and may be awarded to men and women for contributions to Italian art, literature or culture. The order is personally conferred by the President of Italy on the Festa della Repubblica, Italy's National Day celebrated each June 2.