Order of Cisneros
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| Order of Cisneros | |
|---|---|
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Awarded by the  Spanish State | |
| Type | State order |
| Established | 8 March 1944 |
| Status | Dormant |
| Founder | Francisco Franco |
| Grand Master | King Felipe VI |
| Chancellor | Félix Bolaños[citation needed] |
| Classes | 8 |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 1944 |
| Last induction | September 1977[1] |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Merit of the National Plan Against Drugs |
| Next (lower) | Royal Order of Civil Recognition to the Victims of Terrorism |
 Ribbon of the order | |
The Order of Cisneros (Spanish: Orden de Cisneros) is a state order of Spain created in 1944. It is named after Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros. Primarily bestowed during the Francoist dictatorship and currently dormant, it rewarded political merit.[2]
The Order of Cisneros was established by Francisco Franco on 8 March 1944.[1][3] The order was modified in 1976 to only reward politicians for merit, and was later modified again on 15 April 1977.[3] Although the order has not been awarded since September 1977, it has not been formally abolished by the Spanish government.[1]
Design
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The order is composed of the Eagle of Saint John atop a red Maltese cross.[1] Adorning the cross are two sets of five arrows and a yoke is present at the tail of the eagle, in reference to the yoke and arrows, the symbol of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain which was repurposed by the Falangist movement.[1]
Classes
The order is composed of eight classes:[1]
- Grand Collar
- Grand Cross
- Band
- Commendation with Plaque
- Commendation
- Ribbon
- Cross
- Gold Medal
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Grand Collar |
Grand Cross |
Commander with Star |
Commander |
Bow (for Ladies) |
Cross |
Gold Medal |
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 (Sash and Pendant) |
(Star) |
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