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The Mexican Honors system consists of civil orders, decorations and medals that are conferred on citizens and foreigners in recognition of their services and achievements. Although the indigenous empires that made up modern Mexico had their own way of recognizing individuals, the current system traces its roots from colonial New Spain , and has ...
Pages in category "Orders, decorations, and medals of Mexico" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
It was created by decree on December 29, 1933, by President Abelardo L. Rodríguez as a reward to the services given to Mexico or humankind by foreigners. It corresponds to similar distinctions given to Mexican citizens such as the Condecoración Miguel Hidalgo or the Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor.
Chains of the Order of Our Lady of Guadalupe (below) and of the Order of the Mexican Eagle. There were three Imperial Orders of the Mexican Empire, which were Orders of chivalry created to reward Heads of state and prominent people during the two periods of the Mexican Empire — the Imperial Order of Guadalupe [] (Spanish: Orden Imperial de Guadalupe), the Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle ...
The modern Mexican Legion of Honor (Spanish: Legión de Honor Mexicana) is an order of merit awarded to soldiers, veterans, and others who have made outstanding contributions to the national defense, security, or sovereignty of Mexico. An earlier, post-revolutionary version was organized as a military reserve force.
The insignia of the order was composed of an eagle atop a nopal devouring a serpent, which made reference to the Mexican national arms, and crowned with the Imperial Crown of Mexico. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] The plaque, or star, reserved for the first three classes contained a crowned Mexican eagle surrounded by green and red stones as a medallion in the ...
The Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor (Spanish: Medalla de Honor "Belisario Domínguez" del Senado de la República) is the highest award bestowed by the Mexican Senate. It forms part of the Mexican Honors System and is currently Mexico's highest active award since there are no records of the Condecoración "Miguel Hidalgo" being presented ...
The Condecoración al Mérito Naval is the Naval equivalent of the Medal of Military Merit, conferred for exceptionally meritorious acts which benefit the Mexican Navy. Description: Gilt or silver 8-pointed star of multiple rays, with an anchor in the center in opposing metal color surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak; inside the wreath is ...