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Order of Honor (Georgia)


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

They may be granted to any citizen of Georgia and to a person with a foreign citizenship or without any citizenship. Individuals may also be honored with medals and orders of Georgia posthumously. Nominations are made by government officials.

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

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.


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