Order of Military Merit José María Córdova explained

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"^[1]
Lower:	Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla"

The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova (es|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.^[2]

Grades

The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova is awarded in the following grades:^[3]

• Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)
• Grand Officer (Gran Oficial)
• Commander (Comendador)
• Officer (Oficial)
• Knight (Caballero)
• Companion (Compañero)

External links

• CAPÍTULO IV. CONDECORACIONES POR VIRTUDES MILITARES Y PROFESIONALES DE CARÁCTER EXCEPCIONAL DE LAS ÓRDENES Y SU CONSEJO.

Notes and References

1. Web site: DECRETO 4444 DE 2010 (noviembre 29) Diario Oficial No. 47.908 de 29 de noviembre de 2010. cancilleria.gov.co/. Cancilleria Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. 9 July 2014.
2. Web site: Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova". Ejercito Nacional de Colombia. 10 July 2014.
3. Web site: Order to the Military Merit José María Cordova. National Army of Colombia. 10 July 2014.