Order of Independence (Jordan)
| Order of Independence Wisam al-Istiqial | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Jordan | |
| Type | Order |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Abdullah II of Jordan |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Grand Cordon Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight Medal |
| Established | 1921 |
| Precedence | |
| 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.
History
It was instituted in 1921 by Emir Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca.
Grades
The Order of Independence is divided in five classes :
- Grand Cordon
- Grand Officer
- Commander
- Officer
- Knight
and a medal
Insignia
The ribbon is purple with white and black stripes on its borders.
Notable recipients
Senior members of the Jordanian Royal Family as well as Prime Ministers of Jordan are among the current recipients of the Order's highest rank of Grand Cordon. Others include foreign royalty, prominent businessmen and cultural figures.
Grand Cordon
- Jaime de Marichalar, Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo's former husband [1]
- Simeon II, King of the Bulgarians and Prime Minister
- Anthony Bailey,Diplomat and interfaith campaigner
Sources
Medals World Index, Jordan: Order of Independence (Wisam al-Istiqial)
References
- ↑ Forum Principes de Asturias, State visit in Spain, 1999, Group photo
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