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Order of Bernardo O'Higgins

The Order of Bernardo O'Higgins () is an award issued by Chile. It is the highest civilian honor awarded to non-Chilean citizens. This award was established in 1965 and named after one of the founders of the Chilean state, the independentist general Bernardo O'Higgins, who was a leader of the struggle from 1810 to 1826 for independence of Spanish colonies which became Chile and Peru.

Grades

The order is made up of the following grades:

  • Knight
  • Officer
  • Commander
  • Grand Officer
  • Grand Cross
  • Collar

Recipients

Grand Crosses

References

Sources

  • Robert Werlich: Orders and Decorations of all Nations – Ancient and Modern – Civil and Military. Washington 1990.