Order of Christopher Columbus

Order of Christopher Columbus Orden Heráldica de Cristóbal Colón
Awarded by  Dominican Republic
Type	Order
Eligibility	Dominican and foreigners, both civilians and military
Awarded for	Facts and meritorious work that relate to the glory of the discoverer of America, with their remains, or the monumental Lighthouse that was erected to his memory on the coast of Santo Domingo, and the distinguished service to the nation or humanity and merit outstanding in the arts or sciences.
Status	Currently constituted
Sovereign	President Danilo Medina
Grades	Collar Grand Cross with Gold Breast Star Grand Cross with Silver Breast Star Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight
Precedence
Next (higher)	Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella[1]
Next (lower)	Order of Military Heroism Captain General Santana[1]
Ribbon bar of the Order of Christopher Columbus

The Order of Christopher Columbus (Spanish: Orden Heráldica de Cristóbal Colón) is an order of the Dominican Republic. It was established on 21 July 1937. The Head of State confers the order, by advice of the council of the order, both to civilians and military personnel to recognize services.

This order honors the life and works of Christopher Columbus firstly and secondly recognize services to the Dominican Republic or humanitarian services and distinction in the arts and sciences.

There is a council of the order consisting of ten members. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic is an ex oficio member and president of the council. The members of the council are awarded with the fourth grade of the order (Grand Officer).