Ribbon: Red with a central white stripe bearing a red and a blue stripe.
Instituted: 8 April 1865.
Revised: 23 June 1939 (Type 2).
Revised: 7 September 1956 (Type 3).
Awarded: For distinguished service to the state.
Grades: 7 (Collar, Extraordinary Grand Cross, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight).
Type 1
1865-1939 |
Type 2
1939-1956 |
Type 3
1956-date |
| Collar |
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| Extraordinary Grand Cross: Badge |
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| Extraordinary Grand Cross: Star |
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| Grand Cross: Badge |
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| Grand Cross: Star |
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| Grand Officer: Badge |
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| Grand Officer: Star |
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| Commander |
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| Officer |
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| Knight |
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