Ribbon: Blue with a white central stripe.
Instituted: 25 June 1926.
Awarded: To Spanish government employees for meritorious service, and to Spaniards and foreigners for extraordinary services to the nation.
Grades: Collar, Grand Cross, Commander by Number, Commander, Officer, Knight, Silver Cross.
Type 1 1926-1931 |
Type 2 1942-1957 |
Type 3 1957-date |
Collar |
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Collar Star |
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Collar Badge (to be worn when Collar is not appropriate) |
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Grand Cross: Badge |
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Grand Cross: Star |
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Commander by Number: Badge |
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Commander by Number: Star |
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Commander |
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Officer |
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Knight |
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Silver Cross |
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