[1] It was founded by King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho in 1972, in three grades.

[2] The original ribbon for the order was predominantly dark blue, with narrow edges of red and green.

In 1987, the ribbon was changed to feature a lighter blue, with edges of green and edge stripes of white, mimicking the colors of the nation's flag.

[3] The badge of the order is a metal facsimile of the Mosotho coat of arms, with the horses enameled in orange with black manes, and the central shield featuring a green enameled crocodile.

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