Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild

According to its current statutes, the order is divided into four classes: • Cross (Cruz) – worn on the chest, conferred to generals, admirals, other officers and warrant officers who have completed 20 years of service; • Commander (Encomienda) – worn as a neck decoration, conferred as above after completion of 25 years of service; • Commander with Star (Placa) – worn as a star on the left pocket of the uniform, conferred as above after completion of 30 years of service; • Grand Cross (Gran Cruz) – worn on a sash over the right shoulder with a star on the left breast, conferred to generals and admirals who have completed at least 33 years of service; ==Insignia==

The badge of the order is a gold, white enameled cross pattée, surmounted by a royal crown. The central medallion bears an effigy of St. Hermenegild on a horseback, surrounded by a blue ring inscribed "PREMIO A LA CONSTANCIA MILITAR" (reward for long military service). On the reverse there is the royal cypher of Fernando VII. The star has the form of a gold Maltese cross with ball finials and silver rays between the arms and the effigy of St. Hermenegild in the central medallion, surrounded by a white ring with the order's motto and a green laurel wreath. The medallion of the Grand Cross star is surmounted by a royal crown. Ribbon Bars == References==