Order of Independence (Jordan)
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| Order of Independence Wisam al-Istiqial |
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Awarded by  Jordan |
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| Type | Order |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Abdullah II of Jordan |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Grand Cordon Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight Medal |
| Established | 1921 |
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| Next (higher) | Order of the Star of Jordan |
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| Ribbon bar of the order | |
The Order of Independence (Wisam al-Istiqial) is the fourth knighthood order of the Kingdom of Jordan.
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History [edit]
It was is instituted in 1921 by Emir Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca.
Grades [edit]
The Order of the Renaissance is divided in five classes :
- Grand Cordon
- Grand Officer
- Commander
- Officer
- Knight
and a medal
Insignia [edit]
The ribbon is purple with white and black stripes on its borders.
Notable recipients [edit]
Grand Cordon [edit]
- Jaime de Marichalar, Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo's former husband [1]
Sources [edit]
Medals World Index, Jordan: Order of Independence (Wisam al-Istiqial)
References [edit]
- ^ Forum Principes de Asturias, State visit in Spain, 1999, Group photo
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