| Order of Bernardo O'Higgins | |
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Grand Cross star |
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| Awarded by the President of Chile | |
| Country | Chile |
| Type | State order |
| Eligibility | Foreign citizens |
| Awarded for | Achievements in the field of arts, sciences, education, industry, trade, humanitarian and social cooperation |
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| Established | 28 April 1956 |
The Order of Bernardo O'Higgins is the highest state award of Chile, presented to foreign citizens. This award was established in 1965 and named after one of the founders of the Chilean state general Bernardo O'Higgins who was the leader of the struggle for independence of the Spanish colonies in the Americas in 1810-1826.
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| Knight | Officer | Commander | Grand Officer | Grand Cross |