Order of the Aztec Eagle, I Class Grand Cross

SKU: 01.MEX.0104.102.01

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  • Grand Cross Obverse
  • Grand Cross Obverse
  • Grand Cross Obverse
  • Grand Cross Reverse
  • Grand Cross Reverse
  • Grand Cross Set Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Mexico
  • date of institution
    December 29, 1933

History


The Order of the Aztec Eagle (Orden del Águila Azteca) was instituted by the Mexican Government on December 29, 1933. It was established as attempt to unify the country, and reach recognition as an independent country, after the civil war and the war against United States.

The Order is exclusively conferred upon foreigners citizens in recognition of meritorious and distinguished services rendered to Mexico and the humanity.

Originally, the Order consisted of military and civilian division, however this distinction was abolished in 1941.

The current statutes were introduced in 1975. Currently, the Order consists of six grades; Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.

The Order was modified by last time on the record in 2011.

The Order has no motto.

The first Knight of the Order was Niceto Alcalá-Zamora y Torre (1877-1949), President of the Second Spanish Republic, who was rewarded on September 15, 1934.

The Grand Cross is exclusively awarded to Ministers, Ambassadors and those of corresponding diplomatic ranks. Additionally the award includes a breast star and a miniature.

The miniature has two gold rays or stripes on its suspension bar.

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Versions

  • Price

    $600 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    62x63mm

  • Maker

    LA ESMERALDA MEXICO HAUSER ZIVY Y CIA. SUCS

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