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Order of Military Merit José María Córdova

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Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova"
Awarded by  Colombia
Awarded for Exceptional military service to Colombia
Status Currently constituted
Grand Master President of Colombia
Grand Chancellor Minister of National Defence
Grades (w/ post-nominals) Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion
Precedence
Next (higher) Orden del Mérito Militar "Antonio Nariño" [1]
Next (lower) Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla"[1]
Ribbon Bar of the Knight of The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Ribbon bar of a Knight of the Order

The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova (Spanish language: Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova" ) is an order granted by Colombia. Established by Decree 3950 of 28 December 1950, the order is awarded to members of the Army of Colombia who have excelled in discipline and military virtue, provided eminent services and fellowship, or for acts of courage.[2]

Grades[]

The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova is awarded in the following grades:[3]

  • Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)
  • Grand Officer (Gran Oficial)
  • Commander (Comendador)
  • Officer (Oficial)
  • Knight (Caballero)
  • Companion (Compañero)
Ribbon bars of the Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Ribbon Bar of the Grand Cross of The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Grand Cross 		Ribbon Bar of the Grand Officer of The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Grand Officer 		Ribbon Bar of the Commander of The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Commander
Ribbon Bar of the Officer of The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Officer 		Ribbon Bar of the Knight of The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Knight 		Ribbon Bar of the Member of The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Companion
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Gen. Richard Myers wearing the award

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "DECRETO 4444 DE 2010 (noviembre 29) Diario Oficial No. 47.908 de 29 de noviembre de 2010". Cancilleria Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/Normograma/docs/decreto_4444_2010.htm. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 
  2. ↑ "Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova"". Ejercito Nacional de Colombia. https://www.ejercito.mil.co/index.php?idcategoria=190021. Retrieved 10 July 2014. 
  3. ↑ "Order to the Military Merit José María Cordova". National Army of Colombia. https://www.ejercito.mil.co/index.php?idcategoria=114069. Retrieved 10 July 2014. 

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