The rank order of precedence of awards is their order of appearance in Chapter 20, Article 10 NMSA 1978. In the wearing or display of awards, the precedence afforded the awards and decorations of the United States, of other nations and of state national guards will be observed; military awards of other states may be worn commensurate with those authorized in Chapter 20, Article 10 NMSA 1978, in reasonable order of precedence.
§ 20-10-4 NMSA 1978
Order of precedence
1978 Comp., § 20-10-4, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 66.
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