Panama Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero – Original Grand Cross Collar, Star & Badge

Offered here as an original full-size insignia group.

Named after Manuel Amador Guerrero, the first President of Panama, this order is the highest honour of the Republic of Panama, instituted in 1953 for outstanding civic, scientific, artistic and humanitarian service.

• Collar chain with alternating white-enamel panels and gold-tone figures in pre-Columbian style
• Collar badge / cross in cream-white enamel with gilt portrait centre, inscribed ORDEN DE MANUEL AMADOR GUERRERO
• Breast star with multi-rayed gilt back and superimposed white cross and portrait medallion
• Miniature medal on ribbon (yellow with central blue-white-red stripe)
• Lapel rosette / bow matching the miniature ribbon

(Please see all photos to confirm exactly what is included.)

• Country: Panama
• Order: Orden de Manuel Amador Guerrero – Grand Cross / Collar grade
• Materials: Gilt metal with cream / white enamel elements
• Finish: Bright gold-tone, high relief details and clean enamel work
• Condition: Excellent display condition with only very light handling/storage traces visible under close inspection. No major chips or cracks noted.
• Provenance: From a European collection; sold as found, with no award documents or case.

Historical note

The Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero was established on 29 October 1953, on the 50th anniversary of Panama’s independence, and is awarded to distinguished Panamanians and foreigners for exceptional achievements in the sciences, arts, politics and public life. The collar and star are reserved for the highest grades of the order and have been bestowed on heads of state and other eminent figures.

Collector information

This impressive group is ideal for:

• Advanced order & decoration collections
• Display in a medals cabinet or framed presentation
• Reference for researchers and uniform / insignia designers

Sold as an original historical insignia set for collection and display only, with no contemporary award, status or entitlement implied.