History

This Order was instituted as a single class in February 1905 for Cambodians, French protected subjects, and others. It was expanded to 3 classes on September 9, 1948, and then to 5 classes in 1961. It was reinstated in 1995.

This Order is conferred upon individuals in recognition of outstanding services in literature, the fine arts, education, administration, justice, and science.

There are several versions of the Knight with slight variations.

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