Order of Military Merit José María Córdova

Order of Military Merit José María Córdova
Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova"
Awarded by  Colombia
Awarded forExceptional military service to Colombia
StatusCurrently constituted
Grand MasterPresident of Colombia
Grand ChancellorMinister of National Defence
GradesGrand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion
Precedence
Next (higher)Orden del Mérito Militar "Antonio Nariño"
Next (lower)Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla"

Ribbon bar of a Knight of the Order

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.