Mexican Legion of Honor
| Mexican Legion of Honor | |
|---|---|
Graphic based on the decoration awarded to members of the Legión de Honor Mexicana | |
| Awarded by Consejo de Honor de la Legión de Honor Militar Mexicana | |
| Type | State order of merit |
| Established | 1 February 1949 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Eligibility | soldiers and others with outstanding contributions to defense of Mexico |
| Founder | Gilberto R. Limón and Miguel Alemán Valdés |
| President of Mexico | Claudia Sheinbaum |
| Secretary of National Defense (Mexico) | Luis Cresencio Sandoval Gonzalez |
Drawing based on the emblem used by members while in civilian clothes. | |
The modern Mexican Legion of Honor (Spanish: Legión de Honor Mexicana) is an order of merit awarded to soldiers, veterans, and others who have made outstanding contributions to the national defense, security, or sovereignty of Mexico. An earlier, post-revolutionary version was organized as a military reserve force.