Mexican Imperial Orders


There were three Imperial Orders of the Mexican Empire, which were Orders of chivalry created to reward Heads of state and prominent people during the two periods of the Mexican Empire — the ', the Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle, and the '.

Imperial Order of Guadalupe


Emperor Maximilian I modified the statutes of the Order for the last time on April 10, 1865, renaming the order "Imperial" and divided it into four ranks, each with civilian and military divisions:Grand Cross, limited to 30 recipients.Grand Officer, limited to 100 recipients.Commander, limited to 200 recipients.Knight, limited to 500 recipients.
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Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle

  • The Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle was created by Maximilian I on January 1, 1865. It consisted of two classes: the Superior Class only available to Heads of State, awarded a Grand Cross with Collar; and the Ordinary Class, consisting of the following ranks:Grand CrossGrand OfficerCommanderOfficerKnight
The award survives partially in the modern Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle.

Imperial Order of Saint Charles

Grand Crosses

Some Ladies Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Charles include: