Decoratii conferite preotimii romane in perioada 1916–1921

Distinctiile pot fi privite ca monumente durabile menite a pastra amintirea unor evenimente insemnate, a glorifica izbanzi stralucite si a lega, in urma unor intamplari negative, zalele rupte din lantul istoriei omenirii: ele constituie istoria gravata pe metal a popoarelor si a suveranilor care s‑au remarcat prin intelepciunea sau vitejia lor. Distinctions can be seen as enduring monuments to the memory of significant events, to glorify brilliant achievements and to bind, in the wake of negative events, the broken links in the chain of human history: they constitute the history engraved on metal of peoples and royal figures who have distinguished themselves by their wisdom or valour. (din „Introducere”)