| Order of Independence Wisam al-Istiqial | |
|---|---|
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Awarded by  Jordan | |
| Type | Order |
| Ribbon |  Ribbon of the Order of Independence |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Abdullah II of Jordan |
| Grades |  Grand Cordon 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.
It was instituted in 1921 by Emir Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca.
The Order of Independence is divided in five classes:
| Order of Independence Service Ribbons (Wisam al-Istiqial) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grand Cordon |  Grand Officer |  Commander |  Officer |  Knight |
The ribbon is purple with white and black stripes on its borders.
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
Medals World Index, Jordan: Order of Independence (Wisam al-Istiqial)
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