Ribbon: Half blue, half white.
	   Instituted: 16 February 1951.
	   Awarded: For service to Nicaragua and to humanity in the fields of art, literature, science and international relations.
	   Grades: 7 (Collar, Grand Cross with Gold Star, Grand Cross with Silver Star, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight).
  
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    | Grand Cross with Gold Star: Badge | 
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    | Grand Cross with Gold Star: Star | 
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    | Grand Cross with Silver Star: Badge | 
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    | Grand Cross with Silver Star: Star | 
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    | Grand Officer: Badge | 
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    | Grand Officer: Star | 
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    | Commander | 
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    | Officer | 
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    | Knight | 
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