The Order of the Aztec Eagle (Spanish: Orden del Águila Azteca) is a Mexican order and is the highest decoration awarded to foreigners in the country.
It was created by decree on December 29, 1933 by President Abelardo L. Rodríguez 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. I...
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The Order of the Aztec Eagle (Spanish: Orden del Águila Azteca) is a Mexican order and is the highest decoration awarded to foreigners in the country.
It was created by decree on December 29, 1933 by President Abelardo L. Rodríguez 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.
There is some design similarity of the order with the coat of arms of Mexico, particularly the golden eagle devouring a snake, which is itself associated with the Aztec civilization.
The ranks are, in descending order:
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