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)
Recognizes Infantrymen who have made significant and lasting contributions to the U.S. Infantry at the highest levels of leadership and service. Typical nominees may include Brigade-level Commander/CSM, Infantry School Commandant/CSM, and other senior Infantry leaders whose sustained service has had a broad and enduring impact on the Infantry. Nominees must be, or have been, members of the Infantry Branch. Active Duty and RC nominees must be members of the NIA.

Centurion (Middle Level)
Recognizes Infantrymen who have made a significant contribution to the U.S. Infantry through leadership, service, and demonstrated excellence. Typical nominees may include Battalion-level Officers or NCOs and Infantry leaders with significant command or leadership experience, such as multiple Company Commands or Platoon Sergeant assignments. The nominee’s most recent MOS must be, or must have been if retired, Infantry Branch. Active Duty and RC nominees must be members of the NIA.

Legionnaire
Exclusively recognizes Infantrymen who have made an outstanding or conspicuous contribution to the Infantry through exceptional performance, leadership, or service. Typical nominees may include Platoon Leaders and senior NCO leaders (E-6 and E-7) whose accomplishments demonstrate a notable impact on the Infantry. Active Duty and RC Infantry nominees must be members of the NIA.

Civis
Recognizes civilians who have made significant contributions to, or provided exceptional support for, the U.S. Infantry.

Peregrinus
Recognizes foreign military personnel, including both 11-series and non-11-series personnel, who have made significant contributions to or provided exceptional support for the U.S. Infantry.

Cohort Award
Recognizes Junior Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (E-5) who have demonstrated excellence in performance and made significant contributions to the success of their Infantry Battalion. Typical nominees may include primarily 1LTs, 2LTs, and SGTs. Soldiers from other Army branches, as well as service members from other U.S. military branches, are also eligible for this level. Active Duty and RC Infantry nominees must be members of the NIA.

NOTE: The Order of Saint Maurice is a nomination-based award. Nominees should demonstrate accomplishments, leadership, and service consistent with the level of recognition being requested. The examples provided below are intended to guide nominators and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of qualifying positions or accomplishments.