Ribbon: Lilac.
Instituted: 1834 (as secular order).
Discontinued: 1910.
Awarded: For exceptional and outstanding merits in literature, sciences or the arts.
Grades: 6 (Grand Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight) in Civil and Military divisions.
Grand Collar: Collar and Badge |
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Grand Collar: 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: Badge |
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Commander: Star |
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Officer |
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Knight |
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