Order of Quetzal, Collar

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SKU: GTM100.000

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  • Collar Obverse

    Image courtesy of Bundesarchiv, B 145 Bild-F076868-0001 / Schaack, Lotha at Wikipedia

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    Attributes

    • Country
      Guatemala
    • Makers
      Gardino, Roma
    • Composition
      Gilt/Enamelled
    • Inscription
      Obv: AL MERITO GUATEMALA Rev: ORDEN DEL QUETZAL
    • Size
      58mm (badge)
    • Image Licensing
      The image of the Collar is attributed to Bundesarchiv, B 145 Bild-F076868-0001 / Schaack, Lotha at Wikipedia and is used in the public domain. See the following page for more information: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_B_145_Bild-F076868-0001,_Orden_des_Bundespr%C3%A4sidenten.jpg

    History


    Being the first Order established in Guatemala, the Order of the Quetzal was instituted on April 21, 1936. It was named in honor of the Guatemala's national bird, the Quetzal, which inhabits the country's volcanoes, and it was a sacred figure for the indigenous people who previously inhabited the country. This Order is Guatemala's highest official award.

    It is currently conferred upon nationals and foreign officials, organizations and other individuals in recognition of outstanding civic, artistic, humanitarian or scientific services to the country. It is awarded with six grades; Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight. The Commander was added in 1941, while the Grand Cross and Knight were added in 1951.

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