The Royal Order of Spain, originally founded as Ordre royal d'Espagne is an extinct order of knighthood of the Kingdom of Spain founded by Joseph Bonaparte.

Royal Order of Spain
Cross and sash of the order as depicted in the Vinkhuijzen Collection
Awarded by the King of Spain
TypeState Order
Established20 October 1808
Royal houseHouse of Bonaparte
MottoVirtute et Fide
Awarded forBravery on the battlefield as well as for civilian accomplishments
StatusObsolete
FounderJoseph Bonaparte
GradesGrand cross (grand cordon)
Commander (commandeur)
Knight (chevalier)

Ribbon of the order

Nicolás Guye wearing the neck insignia and Grand Cross of the order, 1810

History

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The Royal Order of Spain was founded by King Joseph I of Spain on 20 October 1808, under the name of royal and military order (’ordre royal et militaire) to be awarded for bravery on the battlefield as well as for civilian accomplishments. It had three classes: grand cross (grand cordon); commander (commandeur) and knight (chevalier).[1]

The order was abolished by King Ferdinand VII in 1814.[1]

Members

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Grands cordons

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Commandeurs

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Chevaliers

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References

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  1. ^ a b Stevnsborg, Niels (September 2022). "A highly decorated regiment: the Dragoons of the French Imperial Guard". Orders & Medals Research Society Journal. 61 (3): 171. ISSN 1474-3353.