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Order of Independence (Jordan)

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Order of Independence
Wisam al-Istiqial
Awarded by  Jordan
TypeOrder
Ribbon
Ribbon of the Order of Independence
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignAbdullah II of Jordan
GradesGrand Cordon

Grand Officer
Commander
Officer

Knight
Precedence
Next (higher)
Order of the Star of Jordan
Next (lower)
Order of Military Merit (Jordan)


The Order of Independence (Wisam al-Istiqial) is the fourth knighthood order of the Kingdom of Jordan.

History

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It was instituted in 1921 by Emir Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca.

Grades

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The Order of Independence is divided in five classes:

Order of Independence Service Ribbons

(Wisam al-Istiqial)


Grand Cordon

Grand Officer

Commander

Officer

Knight

Insignia

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The ribbon is purple with white and black stripes on its borders.

Notable recipients

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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

Grand Officer

Commander

Sources

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Medals World Index, Jordan: Order of Independence (Wisam al-Istiqial)

References

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  1. ^ Forum Principes de Asturias, State visit in Spain, 1999, Group photo
  2. ^ "Minister of Energy". Information Department.
  3. ^ Jordantimes, King honours pioneers on 70th Independence Day.
  4. ^ "King, Queen attend Independence Day national celebrations". 26 May 2017.