Order of Quetzal, Grand Cross

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SKU: GTM100.000

Estimated market value:

$275-400 USD

Estimated market value:

$275-400 USD

Attributes

Country

Guatemala
Makers

E. Gardino Succ. Cravanzola, Roma
Composition

Silver gilt/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: AL MERITO GUATEMALA Rev: ORDEN DEL QUETZAL
Size

58mm
Image Licensing

The image of the Grand Cross is attributed to Bundesarchiv, B 145 Bild-F076868-0001 / Schaack, Lotha at Wikipedia and is used in the public domain. The image has been cropped. See the following page for more information: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_B_145_Bild-F076868-0005,_Orden_des_Bundespr%C3%A4sidenten.jpg

History

Being the first Order established in Guatemala, the Order of the Quetzal was instituted on April 21, 1936. It was named in honor of the Guatemala's national bird, the Quetzal, which inhabits the country's volcanoes, and it was a sacred figure for the indigenous people who previously inhabited the country. This Order is Guatemala's highest official award.

It is currently conferred upon nationals and foreign officials, organizations and other individuals in recognition of outstanding civic, artistic, humanitarian or scientific services to the country. It is awarded with six grades; Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight. The Commander was added in 1941, while the Grand Cross and Knight were added in 1951.

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