Ribbon: Blue.
Instituted: 11 January 1830.
Discontinued: 1918.
Awarded: For civil and military merit.
Grades: Originally in a single class, others being added as indicated. On 19 September 1870, swords were authorised for acts of merit in the face of the enemy.
Grand Cross with Crown: Badge
Added 6 March 1899 |
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Grand Cross with Crown: Star
Added 6 March 1899 |
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| Grand Cross: Badge |
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| Grand Cross: Star |
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Commander Class 1: Badge
Added 1856 |
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Commander Class 1: Star
Added 1856 |
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Commander
Added 1856 |
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Knight Class 1
Added (as Knight) 1856 |
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Knight Class 2
Added 1886 |
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Merit Medal of the Order
Added 1892 |
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