History

The Order of Aeronautical Merit was instituted by the government of Bolivia on July 21, 1965, and it was regulated by decree on May 22, 1968.

The Order is currently awarded to Bolivian and foreign military personnel, and citizens, in recognition of meritorious service rendered to the Bolivian Air Force and the nation during the performance of their duties.

The Order consists of six grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, and Eminent Services.

The Order features an obverse inscription that translates to "To Aeronautical Merit," and a reverse that translates to "Air Force Bolivia Officer." The reverse inscription depicts the grade of the order.