title: Order of Sultan Qaboos
text: # Order of Sultan Qaboos
  
  The Order of Sultan Qaboos (Wisam al-Sultan Qaboos) is an order of Oman.
  
  ## History
  
  The Order of Sultan Qaboos was instituted in 1985 by Sultan Qaboos.
  
  ## Ranks
  
  The order is composed of the following grades :
  
  * First Class
  * Second Class
  * Third Class
  
  ## Insignia
  
  The ribbon is navy blue with golden borders
  
  ## Notable recipients
  
  * Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, First Class.
  
  ## Sources
  
  * World Medals Index, Oman
  * Ribbon bars of Oman - page 2
  