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Order of the Quetzal

Order of the Quetzal

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The Order of the Quetzal (Spanish: Orden del Quetzal) is Guatemala's highest honor.

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Collar of the order

History and award conditions

Established in 1936, it is bestowed by the Government of Guatemala. The award acknowledges officials of nations, organizations and other entities whose artistic, civic, humanitarian, or scientific works merit special recognition.[1]

Grades

  • Collar: Golden chain around the neck
  • Grand Cross: Badge hanging from a sash from right shoulder to left hip and star on the left chest
  • Grand Officer: Badge hanging from a sash around the neck and non-enamelled star[2] on the left chest.
  • Commander: Badge hanging from a sash around the neck
  • Officer: Badge hanging from a ribbon with rosette on the left chest
  • Knight: Badge hanging from a ribbon without rosette on the left chest. The badge is not golden.

Insignia

The badge is a ten-pointed cross with five branches and a medallion representing the coat of arms of Guatemala. The branches are light blue with a wide dark blue border. On the white ring is inscribed "AL MERITO GUATEMALA". The ribbon is light blue with thin white borders.

Recipients

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References

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