The Order of the Quetzal (
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: Orden del Quetzal) is
Guatemala’s highest honor.
History and award conditions
Established in 1936, it is bestowed by the
Government of Guatemala
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. The award acknowledges officials of nations, organizations and other entities whose artistic, civic, humanitarian, or scientific works merit special recognition.
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
Grand officer's Star
World Medals Index - Guatemala: Order of the Quetzal 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
References
- Guatemala: Order of the Quetzal
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Orders, decorations, and medals of Guatemala
Quetzal, Order of the
Awards established in 1936
1936 establishments in Guatemala