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The Order of the Quetzal (

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: Orden del Quetzal) is Guatemala’s highest honor.

History and award conditions

Established in 1936, it is bestowed by the

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. The award acknowledges officials of nations, organizations and other entities whose artistic, civic, humanitarian, or scientific works merit special recognition.

Grades

* Collar: Golden chain around the neck * Grand Cross: Badge hanging from a sash from right shoulder to left hip and star on the left chest * Grand Officer: Badge hanging from a sash around the neck and non-enamelled starGrand officer's Star
World Medals Index - Guatemala: Order of the Quetzal on the left chest. * Commander: Badge hanging from a sash around the neck * Officer: Badge hanging from a ribbon with rosette on the left chest * Knight: Badge hanging from a ribbon without rosette on the left chest. The badge is not golden.

Insignia

The badge is a ten-pointed cross with five branches and a medallion representing the coat of arms of Guatemala. The branches are light blue with a wide dark blue border. On the white ring is inscribed "AL MERITO GUATEMALA". The ribbon is light blue with thin white borders.

Recipients

References

- Guatemala: Order of the Quetzal {{Reflist Orders, decorations, and medals of Guatemala Quetzal, Order of the Awards established in 1936 1936 establishments in Guatemala