The Order of the Quetzal () is

Guatemala Guatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico, to the northeast by Belize, to the east by Honduras, and to the southeast by El Salvador. It is hydrologically b ...

's highest honor.

History and award conditions

Established in 1936, it is bestowed by the

Government of Guatemala Politics of Guatemala takes place in a framework of a Presidential system, presidential Representative democracy, representative democratic republic, where by the President of Guatemala is both head of state, head of government, and of a multi-pa ...

. 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 starGrand 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 {{Reflist Orders, decorations, and medals of Guatemala Quetzal, Order of the Awards established in 1936 1936 establishments in Guatemala