Type Order of Merit Status Currently Constituted | Royal house House of Bourbon-Spain | |
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Awarded for Recognition of activities in the fields of law and jurisprudence. Chancellor Rafael Catalá Polo, Minister of Justice Grades Knight Grand Cross
Knight Commander
Knight Officer
Knight
Cross Medal
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal | ||
The Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort (Spanish: Orden de San Raimundo de Peñafort) is a Spanish civil order of merit. Established 23 January 1944, the five classes recognize service to and contributions toward the development and perfection of the law and jurisprudence. The three medals of the order recognize years of unblemished service within the legal and administrative professions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice. The order is named for St. Raymond of Peñafort, the patron saint of lawyers.
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Crosses
The five classes of crosses of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort may be awarded to civil servants involved in justice administration; professionals working directly in the field of justice; those who have contributed to the development of law, the study of the Canon law, and the legislative and organisational work for the state; authors of legal publications deemed to be of relevant importance; and the founders and members of bodies and institutions devoted to the improvement of law and jurisprudence. The classes are as follows:
Medals
The medals of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort are awarded to legal and administrative professionals working under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice. The medals honour years of unblemished service. The classes are as follows: