Order of Francisco Morazán, Commander
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SKU: 01.HND.0101.107.01.000
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A bronze gilt Maltese cross with white enamels and ball finials, with elaborate green laurels between in each quadrant, obverse centre exhibiting the bust of Francisco Morazan surrounded by the inscription FRANCISCO MORAZAN 1792-1842 on an enameled blue border both in bronze gilt, reverse centre also in silver gilt depicting the coat of arms of Honduras surrounded by the inscription REP. DE HONDURAS LIBRE SOBERANA E INDEPENDIENTE (Honduras Republic, Free, Sovereign, and Independent) on an enameled blue border, suspended by an exotic pyramid suspension in bronze gilt, measuring 51.66 m (w) x 70.09 mm (h- inclusive of pyramid suspension and integral ring), with lost of blue enamels and toned bronze, accompanied with replacement ribbon, better than very fine. https://www.emedals.com/south-america/other/honduras-republic-an-order-of-francisco-morazan-commander-c-1950
The Order of Francisco Morazán was instituted in 1941 to reward Honduran and foreign citizens in recognition of extraordinary achievements in military, scientific, literary, artistic, and humanitarian activities.
The Order was originally established with an unique grade, but in 1956, five more grades were added. The current Order's grades are Grand Collar, I Class Grand Cross (with golden breast star), II Class Grand Cross (with silvered breast star), Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight. The Grand Cross is awarded exclusively to Heads of States.
Francisco Morazán Quezada (1792-1842) was a central Honduran politician in the years following Central America's independence from Mexico in 1823. He was president of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839, and he was the head of state of Honduras in 1827-1830.
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