Order of Military Merit José María Córdova

The Order of Military Merit José María Córdova (Spanish: 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]

Order of Military Merit José María Córdova Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova"
Awarded by  Colombia
Awarded for	Exceptional military service to Colombia
Status	Currently constituted
Grand Master	President of Colombia
Grand Chancellor	Minister of National Defence
Grades	Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion
Precedence
Next (higher)	Orden del Mérito Militar "Antonio Nariño"[1]
Next (lower)	Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla"[1]
Ribbon bar of a Knight of the Order

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)

Ribbon bars of the Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Grand Cross	Grand Officer	Commander
Officer	Knight	Companion

Gen. Richard Myers wearing the award