• Source: Order of Constitutional Merit

      • The Order of Constitutional Merit is a civil order of merit 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
      Josep Borrell Fontelles
      Tomás Caballero Pastor
      Gabriel Cisneros
      Eduardo Chillida
      Rosa Díez
      Carlos Martínez Gorriarán
      Agustín Ibarrola
      Jon Juaristi
      Jaime Mayor Oreja
      José María Portillo Valdés
      Gotzone Mora
      Javier Pradera
      José Rivas Fontán
      Pascual Sala
      Fernando Savater
      Pablo Pérez Tremps


      References




      External links


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

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