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Order of the Spanish Republic
Order Of The Spanish Republic Badge.svg
Badge of the Order
Awarded by President of the Spanish Republic
Type State Order
Established 21 July 1932
Eligibility To all those people who would have benefited the Republic and the Spanish people with their merits and personal works in the exercise of their profession
Status Abolished
Precedence
Next (higher) Order of Isabella the Catholic
Next (lower) Order of Africa
Order Of The Spanish Republic BAR.svg
Ribbon of the Order

The Order of the Spanish Republic (Spanish: "Orden de la República Española") was a special award created in 1932. It was set up in the Second Spanish Republic, which was the government of Spain before the Spanish Civil War.

This award was given to people who showed great merit (meaning they did something really good or helpful) for Spain. It could be for their work as a civilian or for their actions in the military.

The Order of the Spanish Republic took the place of older awards from when Spain was a monarchy (ruled by a king or queen). Instead of a royal crown, its symbol had a mural crown. This type of crown looks like a city wall and was a symbol of a republic, not a king.

The order had different levels, usually five of them. The highest award was a special collar for leaders of countries. There were also two medals linked to this award. The ribbon for the award was red with a white border.

After the Spanish Republic lost the Spanish Civil War, Gen. Francisco Franco took control. He ended all the awards from the Republic and created new ones.

See also

Learn more about the Order of the Spanish Republic! In Spanish: Orden de la República Española para niños

Images for kids

  • Collar Orden República Española

    Insignia of the Collar of the Order of the Spanish Republic

  • Order Of The Spanish Republic Collar Grand Cross

    Collar Cross

  • Order Of The Spanish Republic Grand Cross

    Grand-Cross

  • Order Of The Spanish Republic Grand Cross Sash

    Grand-Cross Band

  • Order Of The Spanish Republic Commander's Cross

    Commander Cross

  • Order Of The Spanish Republic Officer

    Officer's Cross

  • Order Of The Spanish Republic Chavier

    Cross

  • Order Of The Spanish Republic Silver Medal

    Silver Medal

  • Order Of The Spanish Republic Bronze Medal

    Bronze Medal

  • Order Of The Spanish Republic Collective Civil Guard cross

    Collective Plate (created in 1934)

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