Order of the Aztec Eagle
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The Order of the Aztec Eagle (Spanish: Orden del Águila Azteca) is the highest decoration awarded to foreigners in Mexico.
It was created by decree on December 29, 1933, as a reward to 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.
[edit] Ranks
The highest rank is the collar, which can only be awarded to heads of state. Next is the cross, awarded to Heads of Government and Prime Ministers. The band can be awarded to government ministers, secretaries and ambassadors.
Lower ranks include the medal given to government undersecretaries or equivalent, plenipotentiary ministers ; the placard given to ad hoc business representatives and equivalent servants of embassies in Mexico; the venera (a type of insignia) is given to ad interim business representatives and other members of diplomatic missions; finally, the award of the insignia proper is under the Council's discretion.
[edit] Reference
- Mexican Chamber of Deputies. Ley de premios, estímulos y recompensas civiles (Law of civilian prizes, stimuli and awards). Text of the law as of June 30, 2006. (Pdf, in Spanish).
