Order of Queen Maria Luisa

Order of Queen Maria Luisa
The insignia of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa.

The Royal Order of Queen María Luisa is an Order created by Charles IV of Spain by royal decree in April 21 1792 at the request of his wife Queen Maria Luisa, to have a way to reward noble women who distinguished themselves for their services and talents, so it was established as a distinction reserved only for women.

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