Order of Idris I

Order of Idris I
Awarded by King of Libya (formerly) Head of the house of Senussi (presently)
Type Order
Royal house Senussi
Status Currently constituted
Head of the Order Muhammad as-Senussi, Crown Prince of Libya
Grades (w/ post-nominals) Two
Established 1947
Precedence
Next (higher) None (Highest)
Next (lower) -
Ribbon bar of the order

The Order of Idris I (Nishan al-Idris) was founded by King Idris I in 1947 when Emir of Cyrenaica. It was awarded in two classes: 1. Grand Collar - reserved for Kings and Heads of State,

and 2. Grand Cordon - reserved for consorts of Heads of State, princes and princesses and members of royal families.

It continues as a dynastic order.

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