Order of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay

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Some updates to this thread follow:

TAMMARO of Montevideo, Uruguay [www.casatammaro.com] manufactures  type 2 insignia for the Order. 

Uruguayan nationals may receive the Order for special services to the country and the world in general.  Such recipients include people in the medical, sports, education, and scientific fields as well as....political figures! 

Images of an apparent commander insignia follow.   A blue exterior case with white satin inner lid and blue plush interior base accompanies the award.  Could not ascertain measurements. 

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Update on first type insignia [with repeat of Nick's earlier contributions]:

 

Instituted on 21 March 1984 by Decreto N° 117/984, HONORES. CONDECORACION DE LA ORDEN DE LA REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY awarded to foreigners only in recognition of meritorious acts or extraordinary contributions to the country or in reciprocity.  By statute 6 classes:  Collar, Grand Cross, Sash for Ladies, Commander, Officer and Knight.  Abolished on 6 March 1985 by "Ley Nº 15.738 ACTOS LEGISLATIVOS DICTADOS POR EL CONSEJO DE ESTADO" so award availability less than one year & probably only one batch of insignia made only by Cejalvo, Madrid.   Decree texts may be located via the web.

 

A Uruguayan source reports first awards in May 1984 and last award in February, 1985.  No idea of how many pieces produced or awarded but this information  possibly available by search of archives.   Due to international unpopularity of Uruguay's government at the time, not widely bestowed.