The Order of Constitutional Merit is a civil

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established by royal decree on 18 November 1988. The order is granted those who have carried out activities in service of the Spanish Constitution and its values and established principles. It may be granted to people and groups both public or private, Spanish or foreign. Recipients are treated as an '' Excellency''.

Appearance

The order has a distinctive oval medal, made of sterling silver with gold plating. The obverse is the coat of arms of Spain on a blue background and the legend ''Constitutional Merit''. The badge of the Order of Constitutional Merit hangs from a silk ribbon equally divided in red and yellow parts. The Medal of Constitutional Merit hangs from a twisted silk cord of red and yellow. Groups and organizations are awarded a Plaque of Honor with the insignia of the order.

Notable recipients

* Gloria Begué Cantón *

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* Gabriel Cisneros * Eduardo Chillida * Rosa Díez *

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* Agustín Ibarrola * Jon Juaristi * Jaime Mayor Oreja *

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* Fernando Savater *

José María Portillo Valdés José María "Txema" Portillo Valdés (born on 1961 in Bilbao) is a Spanish historian, professor of Contemporary History at the University of the Basque Country. He is an expert in Spanish constitutional history. Biography Valdés was born in 1 ...

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References

External links

Orden de 22 de noviembre de 1988 por la que se aprueba el Reglamento de la Orden del Mérito Constitucional.
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