| Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle Orden Imperial del Águila Mexicana | |
|---|---|
 Collar of the order in its case | |
Awarded by Maximilian I, the Emperor of Mexico | |
| Type | Chivralic Order |
| Established | January 1st, 1865[1] |
| Country | Second Mexican Empire |
| Motto | "Equidad en la justicia"[2] |
| Eligibility | Military, civilian |
| Awarded for | Meritorious Service or Achievement |
| Founder | Maximilian I of Mexico |
| Chairman of the Council | Juan Nepomuceno Almonte |
| Grades | Knight Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None, highest merit |
| Next (lower) | Imperial Order of Guadalupe |
 Ribbon bar | |
The Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle was an order of chivalry created by emperor Maximiliano I of Mexico during the Second Mexican Empire on 1 January 1865. It was one of three Mexican Imperial Orders. It survives partly in name as the Order of the Aztec Eagle.
The order was established as an award for extraordinary merits and services to the state and ruler, for outstanding civil or military service, and outstanding achievements in the fields of science and art. It was considered the highest and most exclusive award during the Second Mexican Empire.
It was also utilized in an effort to reach prestige among European monarchies, in order to obtain concessions and diplomatic recognition for the new Mexican Empire.[3]