It has various ranks (from highest to lowest order):[4][5] The Ranks are: Those awarded the Grand Cross will wear the sash from right to left, from which the Order's insignia hangs, as well as a plaque to be worn on the left side of the chest.

Those distinguished with the position of Grand Official will wear the plaque on the left side of the chest.

Officials of the Order wear the medal hanging from a ribbon on the left side of the chest.

Knights wear the medal hanging from a ribbon on the left side of the chest.

It is awarded to Attachés and Vice Consuls, Officers of the Armed Forces of grades lower than those previously mentioned, and other officials of equivalent status.