The M in the center of the cross was the cypher of the King at that time. Awarded by The King of the Romanians (1916 – 1947) The President of Romania (since 2000) Type Military Award Eligibility Military personnel on active service Status Awarded only in time of war Statistics Established 1916, re-instituted 2000 First awarded 1916 Last awarded 1944 and disbanded in 1947 Precedence Next (higher) None (Highest) Next (lower) Order of the Star of Romania Ribbon of the Order of Michael the Brave