Order of Independence (Jordan)

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Order of Independence
Wisam al-Istiqial
JOR Sign of the Order of Independence.svg
Awarded by Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Type Order
Ribbon Order of Independence - Knight (Jordan).png
Ribbon of the Order of Independence
StatusCurrently constituted
Sovereign Abdullah II of Jordan
Grades Order of Independence - Grand Cordon (Jordan).png Grand Cordon

Order of Independence - Grand Officer (Jordan).png Grand Officer
Order of Independence - Commander (Jordan).png Commander
Order of Independence - Officer (Jordan).png Officer

Order of Independence - Knight (Jordan).png Knight
Precedence
Next (higher) Order of the Star of Jordan.png
Order of the Star of Jordan
Next (lower) Order of Military Merit (Jordan) - Knight.png
Order of Military Merit (Jordan)


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

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History

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

Grades

The Order of Independence is divided in five classes:

Order of Independence Service Ribbons

(Wisam al-Istiqial)

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Grand Cordon
Order of Independence - Grand Officer (Jordan).png
Grand Officer
Order of Independence - Commander (Jordan).png
Commander
Order of Independence - Officer (Jordan).png
Officer
Order of Independence - Knight (Jordan).png
Knight

Insignia

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

Notable recipients

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

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

References

  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.