Order of the Aztec Eagle

Order of the Aztec Eagle
The Order of the Aztec Eagle (Star)
Awarded by  Mexico
Type Order
Awarded for Services given to Mexico or to humankind
Status Currently awarded
Grades (w/ post-nominals) Grand Cross with Collar
Grand Cross, Special Class
Grand Cross
Commander
Officer
Award
Established 1933
Ribbon of the Order of the Aztec Eagle

The Order of the Aztec Eagle (Spanish: Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca) forms part of the Mexican Honours System and is the highest Mexican order awarded to foreigners in the country.

History

It was created by decree on December 29, 1933 by President Abelardo L. Rodríguez as a reward to the services given to Mexico or humankind by foreigners. It corresponds to similar distinctions given to Mexican citizens such as the Condecoración Miguel Hidalgo or the Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor. It is given by the office of the foreign minister on the instructions of a Council established for this purpose headed by the President.

Design

There is some design similarity of the order with the coat of arms of Mexico, particularly the golden eagle holding a rattlesnake, which is associated with the Aztec civilization.

Classes

Since 2011

Since the reform of March 2011,[1] the classes are :

  1. Collar ("Collar"), awarded to heads of state;
  2. Sash of Special Category ("Banda en Categoría Especial"), awarded to prime ministers and heads of government, hereditary princes(ses), consorts of heads of state, or to people whose category is tantamount to the previous;
  3. Sash ("Banda"), awarded to government ministers, secretaries, members of royal families, ambassadors, or individuals whose category is tantamount to the previous;
  4. Plaque ("Placa"), awarded to government undersecretaries, plenipotentiary ministers, consuls general, brigadier generals, rear admirals, as well to those whose category is tantamount to the previous;
  5. Venera (a type of insignia), awarded to ad hoc business representatives, colonels and lieutenant colonels, captains of a ship, equivalent servants of embassies in Mexico), as well to those whose category is tantamount to the previous;
  6. Insignia, awarded to ad interim business representatives and other members of diplomatic missions; captain, navy lieutenant, as well to those whose category is tantamount to the previous and to those cases the Council considers pertinent.

All grades except the collar may be awarded, under the Council's discretion, to distinguished foreigners.

Before 2011

Prior to the 2011 reform, the classes were, in descending order:

  1. Collar ("Collar"), awarded to heads of state;
  2. Grand Cross ("Cruz"), awarded to prime ministers and heads of government
  3. Sash ("Banda"), awarded to government ministers, secretaries and ambassadors
  4. Medal ("Medalla"), awarded to government undersecretaries, plenipotentiary ministers, as well to those whose category is tantamount to the previous;
  5. Placard ("Placa"), awarded to ad hoc business representatives, colonels and lieutenant colonels, captains of a ship, equivalent servants of embassies in Mexico), as well to those whose category is tantamount to the previous;
  6. Venera (a type of insignia), awarded to ad interim business representatives and other members of diplomatic missions;
  7. Insignia proper, awarded under the Council's discretion; and
  8. Honorable Mention ("Mención Honorífica").

Notable recipients

Royalty

Presidents

Politicians

Other

Additional sources

References

  1. ↑ "Decreto por el que se adicionan diversas disposiciones a los artículos 5 y 13 de la Ley para Prevenir y Sancionar la Trata de Personas". Dof.gob.mx. Retrieved 18 December 2014. line feed character in |title= at position 73 (help)
  2. ↑ "DOF - Diario Oficial de la Federación". Dof.gob.mx. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "DOF - Diario Oficial de la Federación". Dof.gob.mx. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
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  6. ↑ "DOF - Diario Oficial de la Federación". Dof.gob.mx. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "DOF - Diario Oficial de la Federación". Dof.gob.mx. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "DOF - Diario Oficial de la Federación". Dof.gob.mx. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  9. ↑ "- Awards/ Special Honours". Placidodomingo.com. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  10. ↑ Archived May 30, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  11. ↑ The Mexican Pamphlet Collection, 1605-1888 - Sutro Library
  12. ↑ "Mario Vargas Llosa: Mexico me abre los brazos en vez de censurarme". Mexico.cnn.com. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  13. ↑ "DOF - Diario Oficial de la Federación". Dof.gob.mx. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  14. ↑ "Mexico Welcomes Rick Bayless into the Order of the Aztec Eagle". Food & Wine. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  15. ↑ Obituary: The New York Times, 21 February 1970
  16. ↑ "LEY DE PREMIOS, ESTÍMULOS Y RECOMPENSAS CIVILES : Nueva Ley publicada en el Diario Oficial de la Federación el 31 de diciembre de 1975" (PDF) (in Spanish). Diputados.gob.mx. 18 December 2014.

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