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Order Of The Golden Fleece
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Modern Status
Today, the Order continues to exist in two primary branches: the Spanish branch, held by the Spanish Royal Family, and the Austrian branch, claimed by the head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, Karl von Habsburg. Membership remains extremely limited, often conferred upon heads of state or individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary, almost ascetic, dedication to bureaucratic process. The selection committee meets annually, often spending the entire session debating the proper geometric purity of the gold…