Type Order of Merit Established 18 November 1988 | Chancellor Minister of Justice | |
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Awarded for Recognition of activities in the fields of law and jurisprudence. Next (higher) Orden de San Raimundo de Peñafort Next (lower) Orden Civil de la Solidaridad Social | ||
The Order of Constitutional Merit is a civil order of merit established by royal decree on 18 November 1988. The order is granted those who have carried out activities in service of the Spanish Constitution and its values and established principles. It may be granted to people and groups both public or private, Spanish or foreign. Recipients are treated as an Excellency.
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Appearance
The order has a distinctive oval medal, made of sterling silver with gold plating. The obverse is the coat of arms of Spain on a blue background and the legend Constitutional Merit. The badge of the Order of Constitutional Merit hangs from a silk ribbon equally divided in red and yellow parts. The Medal of Constitutional Merit hangs from a twisted silk cord of red and yellow. Groups and organizations are awarded a Plaque of Honor with the insignia of the order.