Order of the Republic (Uruguay)
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The Order of the Republic is a national award of Uruguay.
Institution of order
The order was instituted in the year 1985 by the civilian-military administration that ruled the Republic of Uruguay. After the transition from the civilian-military administration in 1985, the order fell into disuse. Some sources claim that the order had one single grade; that of a Grand Cross. Others state that there are crosses of a Commander and a silver cross of a Knight in existence.[1]
Features
Cross description
The blue and white cross has an enemelled Uruguayan coat of arms in the centre. The cross is topped by a Sun of May in silver or gold.
Ribbon
The ribbon is blue and white.