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The Order of the Condor of the Andes (Spanish: Nacional del Cóndor de los Andes) is a state decoration of Bolivia that was instituted on 12 April 1925. The Order is awarded for exceptional merit by Bolivians or foreign nationals, and can be awarded to both civilian or military personnel. There are six grades: Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Manufacturer

Metal Arts Co.

Physical Description

Silver gilt and blue enamel Maltese cross with ball-tipped finials and enamel flowers between the arms. The cross is suspended under an Andean condor. The central disc features an enamel medallion with the mountain of Potosi and a radiant gold sun in a blue sky. The disc is surrounded by a white enamel ring bearing the words "LA UNION ES LA FUERZA - MCMXXV" ("Strength through Unity - 1925"). The reverse is a red enamel medallion bearing the gilt letters "RB" for "Republica Boliviano."

Dimensions

Approximate: 10.2 × 3.8 × 1.3cm (4 × 1 1/2 × 1/2 in.)

Materials

Overall: Enameled SIlver
Ribbon: Silk

Inventory Number

A19600093000

Credit Line

Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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