Mexican Legion of Honor

Mexican Legion of Honor
Graphic based on the decoration awarded to members of the Legión de Honor Mexicana
Awarded by Mexico Consejo de Honor de la Legión de Honor Militar Mexicana[1]
TypeState order of merit
Established1 February 1949[2]
CountryMexico
Eligibilitysoldiers and others with outstanding contributions to defense of Mexico
FounderGilberto R. Limón [es] and Miguel Alemán Valdés
President of MexicoClaudia 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.