Condecoración Miguel Hidalgo

Condecoración "Miguel Hidalgo"
Plaque of the Decoration
TypeState decoration
Awarded forEminent or distinguished merits; exemplar conduct or life's work; relevant services rendered unto the Nation or to Humanity; or heroic acts
Presented by Mexico
EligibilityMexican citizens
Statusactive de jure, dormant de facto

The Condecoración "Miguel Hidalgo" or Miguel Hidalgo Decoration forms part of the Mexican Honours System. It is de jure the highest award that the United Mexican States can issue its citizens. It is awarded for eminent or distinguished merits; exemplar conduct or life's work; relevant services rendered unto the Nation or to Mankind; or heroic acts. There are very few records of it being awarded.