Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova (Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova") is an order granted by Colombia. Established by Decree 3950 of 28 December 1950, the order is awarded to members of the Army of Colombia who have excelled in discipline and military virtue, provided eminent services and fellowship, or for acts of courage.
Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
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The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova (Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova") is an order granted by Colombia. Established by Decree 3950 of 28 December 1950, the order is awarded to members of the Army of Colombia who have excelled in discipline and military virtue, provided eminent services and fellowship, or for acts of courage.
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• Title — Order of Military Merit José María Córdova Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova" • For — Exceptional military service to Colombia • Status — Currently constituted • Head Title — Grand Master • Head — President of Colombia • Head2 Title — Grand Chancellor • Head2 — Minister of National Defence • Grades — Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion • Higher — Orden del Mérito Militar "Antonio Nariño" • Lower — Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla" • Caption2 — Ribbon bar of a Knight of the Order
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The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova is awarded in the following grades: • Grand Cross (Gran Cruz) • Grand Officer (Gran Oficial) • Commander (Comendador) • Officer (Oficial) • Knight (Caballero) • Companion (Compañero) • Ribbon bars of the Order of Military Merit José María Córdova * Grand Cross — Grand Officer — Commander * Officer — Knight — Companion • Illustration — Gen. Richard Myers wearing the award
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Order of Military Merit José María Córdova is recorded from 1950.
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Order of Military Merit José María Córdova was established or created on 23 December 1950.
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- 1.DECRETO 4444 DE 2010 (noviembre 29) Diario Oficial No. 47.908 de 29 de noviembre de 2010. Cancilleria Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
- 2.Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova". Ejercito Nacional de Colombia.
- 3.Order to the Military Merit José María Cordova. National Army of Colombia.
- 4.ODM of Colombia: Order of Military Merit 'José María Córdova'. World Medals Index. 3 April 2012.
- 5.DECRETO 247 DE 2021, 09/03/2021. Sistema Único de Información Normativa del Estado colombiano.
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Order of Military Merit José María Córdova was established or created on 23 December 1950. Recorded as military decoration. Situated in Colombia.
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