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Orden del Libertador General San Martín

The Order of the Liberator General San Martin (Spanish: Orden del Libertador General San Martín) is the highest decoration in Argentina. It is awarded to foreign politicians or military, deemed as worthy of the highest recognition from Argentina. It is granted by the sitting President of Argentina.

The order is named in honour of José de San Martín. The award was established in 1943, and the design was made by Ángel Eusebio Ibarra García.

The order has six grades:
- Collar
- Gran Cruz (Grand Cross)
- Gran Oficial (Grand Officer)
- Comendador (Commander)
- Oficial (Officer)
- Caballero (Member also called Knight )

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NameDate of birthDate of deathAwards
Kingman, Allen Frederick18-12-189301-08-1988more

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