Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit

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Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit
Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea al "Mérito Aeronáutico"
Colombian Grand Cross Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit.JPG
Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit Grand Cross sash and star.
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 (w/ post-nominals) Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion
Statistics
Established 20 March 1948
Precedence
Next (higher) Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla" [1]
Next (lower) Orden del Mérito Sanitario “José Fernández Madrid”[1]

The Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit (Spanish: Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea al "Mérito Aeronáutico") is an order granted by Colombia, established in 1948. The order is awarded for distinguished service to the Colombian Air Force.

History

Established by Decree 1068 of 20 March 1948, the Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit was originally known as the Order of Aeronautical Merit Antonio Ricaurte.[2]

Criteria

The Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit is primarily awarded to Colombian Air Force personnel, but may be awarded to members of the Colombian Armed Forces or Colombian National Police. It may also be awarded to foreign civilian and military personnel. Individuals are recognized for valor and military virtue, as well as distinguished and notable service to the Colombian Air Force.[3]

Grades

The Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit is awarded in the following grades:[4]

  • Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)
  • Grand Officer (Gran Oficial)
  • Commander (Comendador)
  • Officer (Oficial)
  • Knight (Caballero)
  • Companion (Compañero)
Ribbon bars of the Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit
COL Gran Cruz de la Fuerza Aerea al Merito Aeronautico cinta.png
Grand Cross		 COL Gran Oficial Cruz de la Fuerza Aerea al Merito Aeronautico cinta.png
Grand Officer		 COL Comendador Cruz de la Fuerza Aerea al Merito Aeronautico cinta.png
Commander
COL Oficial Cruz de la Fuerza Aerea al Merito Aeronautico cinta.png
Officer		 COL Caballero Cruz de la Fuerza Aerea al Merito Aeronautico cinta.png
Knight		 COL Compañero Cruz de la Fuerza Aerea al Merito Aeronautico cinta.png
Companion

References

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