Order of St. Maurice

General Overview

The Order of Saint Maurice is awarded by the National Infantry Association and the Chief of Infantry. This is to recognize the significant contributions made by Infantrymen, Infantry supporters, and spouses.

THE ORDER OF SAINT MAURICE® has six levels. A nominee for the Order of Saint Maurice must have served the Infantry community with distinction; must have demonstrated a significant contribution in support of the Infantry; and must represent the highest standards of integrity, moral character, professional competence, and dedication to duty. The same medallion is used for each level, with an attachment that identifies the level. (Click each level for narrative example.)

The levels are as follows:

Primicerius (Highest Level) for those who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the entire Infantry with a special version of the award going to the Infantry Doughboy Award winners each year. Must be or have been Infantry Branch. Active and RC nominees must be members of the NIA.

Centurion (Middle Level, BDE and BN Officer/NCO Leadership and Special Nominees) for an outstanding contribution to the Infantry. Most recent MOS must be or have been (Retired) Infantry Branch. Active and RC nominees must be members of the NIA.

Legionnaire Exclusively for Infantrymen, this award recognizes outstanding or conspicuous contribution to the Infantry by an Infantryman. Active and RC Infantrymen who are nominees must be members of the NIA.

Civis For civilian personnel who have supported the U.S. Infantry.

Peregrinus For foreign military personnel who have served in or supported the U.S. Infantry.

Cohort Award For young Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers who have demonstrated excellence in performance and significantly contributed to their Infantry Battalion’s success. This award is an initial foundation for Infantrymen for future awarding of the Legionnaire, Centurion, and Primicerius levels of the Order of Saint Maurice. Additionally, Soldiers of other branches and servicemen from other US Armed Services are eligible for this level. Active duty and RC Infantrymen who are nominees must be members of the NIA.