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Orders, decorations, and medals of Georgia are the orders, state decorations and medals that are granted by the national government of Georgia for meritorious achievements in national defense, state improvement, and the development of democracy and human rights.

They may be granted to any citizen of Georgia and to people with foreign citizenship or without any citizenship. Individuals may also be honored posthumously with state awards. Nominations are made by government officials.

Most of the Georgian state awards were established in 1992. Six years later, in 1998, the Order of the Golden Fleece was created. In 2004, the St. George's Victory Order and the Order of the National Hero of Georgia were added. Additional orders were created in 2009.

The current Georgian Law on Georgian State Awards recognizes 12 official awards: National Hero Award; St. George's Victory Order; David Agmashenebeli Order; Queen Tamar's Order; Presidential Order of Excellence, St. Nicholas Order; Golden Fleece Order; Vakhtang Gorgasali's Order – I, II, III ranks, Order of Honor, Medal “Civil Commitment”; Medal “Military Courage”; Medal “Military Honor”; “Honor” Medal.

Current decorations

Order of the National Hero of Georgia ribbon bar

Main article: Order of National Hero (Georgia)

Established in 2004, the Order of the National Hero of Georgia is the country's highest state decoration exclusively granted for heroism. Among others, it was awarded to Zhiuli Shartava (posthumously, 2004), Zaza Damenia (posthumously, 2008), John McCain (2010), Lech Kaczyński (posthumously, 2010), Giorgi Antsukhelidze (posthumously, 2013), Zurab Iarajuli (posthumously, 2013).

St. George's Victory Order ribbon bar

Main article: St. George's Order of Victory

Established in 2004, the St. George's Victory Order is awarded to individuals who have significantly contributed to victorious battles.

Order of St. Nicholas ribbon bar

Established on July 31, 2009 in accordance to parliament decree number 1553 the Order of St. Nicholas is awarded to individuals for outstanding charitable or social activities in free service to the country and the people.

Order of David IV The Builder ribbon bar

Created in 1992, the Order of David IV of Georgia is given to regular citizens, military and clerical personnel for outstanding contributions to the country, for fighting for the independence of Georgia and its revival, and for significantly contributing to social consolidation and development of democracy.

Order of Queen Tamar ribbon bar

Established in 2009, the Order of Queen Tamar is awarded to regular citizens for their significant achievements in public or social spheres and outstanding service to the country and its people.

Order of the Golden Fleece ribbon bar

Main article: Order of the Golden Fleece (Georgia)

Established in 1998, the Order of the Golden Fleece is awarded to individuals with foreign citizenship and those holding no citizenship who have significantly contributed to governmental improvement, national security interests, sovereignty and protection of territorial unity, formation of democratic and free society, development of useful bilateral relationships with foreign countries and international organizations, protection of rights of Georgian citizens living abroad, popularization of Georgian culture, and development of Georgian science and art. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a notable recipient of the Order.

Vakhtang Gorgasali Order 1st rank ribbon bar 2nd rank ribbon bar 3rd rank ribbon bar

Established in 1992, the Vakhtang Gorgasali Order is a three-class military decoration awarded to personnel who displayed courage and heroism in the fight for protection of their motherland and its territorial unification, while skillfully leading them, protected military division, created and carried out military operations.

Medal Devotion to Motherland ribbon bar

Awarded to military personnel for distinguished success in benefit of the country's defence during war and peace time;
- to military units for successful operations
- to military individuals for extraordinary bravery and devotion to duty in life-threatening situations
- to single military individuals and units for extraordinary performance during a state of emergency

Order of Honor ribbon bar

Established in 1992, the Order of Honor is awarded to citizens who took part in the building process of an independent government – devoted themselves, displayed heroism and actively participated in approving and sustaining the following – governing, defense, law and order, farming, health protection, achievement in the fields of science, education, culture, literature, art and sports.

Military Courage Medal ribbon bar

Created in 1992, the Military Courage Medal is awarded to military and police personnel for protection of motherland while displaying bravery and courage when carrying out military duties, for heroic and daring actions.

Military Honor Medal ribbon bar

Established in 1992, the Military Honor Medal is awarded to Georgian military personnel and citizens who actively participated in the protection of their motherland and its territorial unity.

Honor Medal ribbon bar

Established in 1992, the Honor Medal is awarded to Georgian citizens who actively participated in the revival of Georgia and devoted themselves to noble deeds.

Didgori Cross ribbon bar

Established in 2014, the Didgori Cross is awarded to servicemen and women of the Georgian Armed Forces for extraordinary courage and achievements during battle, leadership and initiative. Major Vitali Zkhadadze of the Georgian Armed Forces 43rd battalion, 4th Mechanized Infantry Brigade is the first soldier to get awarded the Didgori Cross on the day of its establishment.

Gallery

  • Georgia Order of National Hero

    Order of the National Hero of Georgia

  • Georgia St George's Victory Order

    St. George’s Victory Order

  • St Nikoloz order

    Order of St. Nicholas

  • David Agmashenebeli Order

    Order of David IV The Builder

  • Golden Fleece Order

    Order of the Golden Fleece

  • Vakhtang Gorgasal’s Order I

    Vakhtang Gorgasal's Order, I class

  • Georgia Order of Honour

    Order of Honor

  • Medal “Military Courage” (Georgia)

    Military Courage Medal

  • Medal “Military Honor” (Georgia)

    Military Honor Medal

  • “Honor” Medal (Georgia)

    Honor Medal

  • The Presidential Order of Excellence

    Presidential Order of Excellence

  • Didgori Cross bright version, no ornates

    Didgori Cross

Images for kids

  • Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos receives an award at Tbilisi, Georgia, Sept. 4, 2014.

    American general James F. Amos is presented with the Order of the Golden Fleece by Georgian general Vladimer Chachibaia in Tbilisi in 2014.

  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Eagle of Georgia

    Grand Cross, Order of the Eagle of Georgia

  • National Hero of Georgia PS work 1

    Order of the National Hero of Georgia

  • St. George’s Victory Order

    St. George's Victory Order

  • Queen Tamar Order

    Order of Queen Tamar

  • Vakhtang Gorgasal’s Order I Rank

    Vakhtang Gorgasali Order, rank I

  • Vakhtang Gorgasal’s Order II

    Vakhtang Gorgasali Order, rank II

  • Vakhtang Gorgasal’s Order III

    Vakhtang Gorgasali Order, rank III

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