Order of the Condor of the Andes

Order of the Condor of the Andes

The Order of the Condor of the Andes (Orden Nacional del Cóndor de los Andes) is a medal of the Bolivian government.

Instituted on April 12, 1925[1], the Order is awarded for exceptional merit, either civil or military, shown by Bolivians or foreign nationals. There are six grades: Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.

Recipients

Recipients of the Order include:

In 2002 the Order was awarded to the Pan American Health Organization[3].

References

  1. ^ http://www.congreso.gov.bo/leyes/1762.htm accessed 10/12/10
  2. ^ The Granta Book of Travel By Ian Jack, pages 364
  3. ^ http://www.ops.org.bo/centenario/actividades/condorandes.htm accessed 10/12/10

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