Royal Order of Spain

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

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.

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