Order of May
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| Order of May | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Argentina | |
| Type | Order |
| Eligibility | Foreigners[1] |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 17 December 1957[1] |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Liberator General San Martín |
| Next (lower) | Cross of Heroic Valour in Combat |
The Order of May is one of the highest decorations in Argentina. The order is named after the May Revolution which led to the birth of the Republic of Argentina. Originally founded as the Order of Merit, it was revised to its current form on 17 December 1957.[1]
The Grades are:
- Collar (Spanish: Collar)
- Grand Cross (Spanish: Gran Cruz)
- Grand Officer (Spanish: Gran Oficial)
- Commander (Spanish: Comendador)
- Officer (Spanish: Oficial)
- Knight (Spanish: Caballero)
| Ribbon bars of the Order of May | ||||
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See also
- Argentine Nation to the Valour in Combat Medal
- List of military decorations
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "ODM of Argentina: Order of May". Medals.org.uk. 2010-09-26. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
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