Order of Francisco de Miranda

Order of Francisco de Miranda

The Order of Francisco de Miranda (Orden Francisco de Miranda) is conferred by the Republic of Venezuela in memory of Francisco de Miranda (1754–1816). This national honor and decoration was created to recognize Venezuelan citizens and foreigners who have contributed to the sciences, to the progress of the country, to the humanities or who have exemplified outstanding merits.^[1] There are several variations in this Order.^[2] This Order was originally a medal, established in 1934; however, it was established as an Order on July 28, 1939.^[3]

History

This honor, conferred by the President of Venezuela, was established in the 1930s.^[4] Subsequent legislation modifying the Order, the former Law on the Condecoration of the Francisco de Miranda Order was enacted in July 1943.^[5] More recently, the law was revised further in 2006, establishing the different levels or rankings within the Order and also identifying potential categories of recipients.^[1]

Description

The gold-colored neck order badge features an oblong maroon enamel center showing the left-facing profile of Francisco de Miranda. The Venezuelan patriot's name is emblazoned across the upper quadrants of a band which encompasses this central image. Eight sunburst rays extend from this enameled focal point; and these rays are supported by a single encircling nimbus band of gold. The obverse features an embossed image of the coat of arms of the República Bolivariana de Venezuela. The device measures approximately 3-1/4 inches in diameter; and it is designed to hang from a bright yellow ribbon which is 1-3/8 inches wide, 18 inches in length.^[4]

The official medal contractor for the Venezuelan government was N.S. Meyer of New York, New York.^[4]

Selected recipients

• Abdullah al-Tariki, 1960.^[6]
• George Elbert Brown, 1965- Director of Pan American World Airways and the Netherlands Antilles.
• Monroe Edward Spaght, 1968.^[7]
• Willard Rockwell, 1968.^[8]
• Henri Wassenbergh, 1972.^[9]
• Nagib El Zakhem Kouzamy, 1982
• Lech Wałęsa, 1989.
• Harry Abend, 1990. Polish-born Venezuelan sculptor and arquitect.
• Shoichiro Toyoda, 1999.^[10]
• Daisaku Ikeda, 2005.^[11]
• José Antonio Abreu, 2007.^[12]
• Joseph S. Blatter, 2007.^[13]

Notes

1. ^ ^{a b} Ley sobre la Condecoración Orden Francisco de Miranda / Law on the Condecoration of the Francisco de Miranda Order.World Legal Information Institute, Global Legal Information Network. GLIN 195572, 2006.
2. ^ Werlich, Robert. (1965). Orders and Decorations of All Nations: Ancient and Modern, Civil and Military, p. 318.
3. ^ McDonald, J. T. and W. G. C. Webb. "...Orders of Venezuela," The Journal of the Orders & Medals Research Society of Great Britain. VOls. 10-11 (1971-1972), p. 148.
4. ^ ^{a b c} eBay: Item: 400018948990, image + description
5. ^ Gaceta oficial de los Estadoes Unidos de Venezuela, Número 21.152. July 14, 1943.
6. ^ Terzian, Pierre. (1985). OPEC, the Inside Story: The Inside Story, p. 31.
7. ^ Bookout, John D. (1994). "Monroe Edward Spaght," Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, p. 225.
8. ^ Society of Automotive Engineers. SAE Journal, Vol. 76 (1968 Jan-Jun), p. 184.
9. ^ Masson-Zwaan, Tanja L. et al. (1992). Air and Space Law: De Lege Ferenda : Essays in Honour of Henri A. Wassenbergh, p. xiv.
10. ^ Toyota: Toyoda bio
11. ^ Soka Gakkai: Daisaku Ikeda.
12. ^ Sistema Nacional de las Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Venezuela: José Antonio Abreu.
13. ^ International Olympic Committee: Joseph S. Blatter.

References

• Ley sobre la Condecoración Orden Francisco de Miranda / Law on the Condecoration of the Francisco de Miranda Order.World Legal Information Institute, Global Legal Information Network. GLIN 195572, 2006.
• Wasserman, Paul and Jancie W. McLean. (1994). Awards, Honors & Prizes. Detroit: Gale Research Company. 10-ISBN 0-810-37906-6; 13-ISBN 978-0-810-37906-0; OCLC 1326263
• Werlich, Robert. (1965). Orders and Decorations of All Nations: Ancient and Modern, Civil and Military. Washington, D.C.: Quaker Press. OCLC 390804

External links

• Condecoraciones de Venezuela (in Spanish)