Orders, decorations, and medals of Georgia are the

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, state decorations and

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s that are granted by the national government of

Georgia Georgia most commonly refers to: * Georgia (country), a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia * Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the Southeast United States Georgia may also refer to: Places Historical states and entities * Related to the ...

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.

State and military awards

Order of the National Hero of 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

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(posthumously, 2004), Zaza Damenia (posthumously, 2008),

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(2010),

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(posthumously, 2010),

Giorgi Antsukhelidze Giorgi Antsukhelidze ( ka, გიორგი ანწუხელიძე; 18 August 1984 – 9–10 August 2008) was a Georgian soldier who was murdered during the hostilities in South Ossetia in the course of the Russia–Georgia war of Augu ...

(posthumously, 2013),

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(posthumously, 2013).

St. George's Victory Order

Established in 2004, the St. George's Victory Order is awarded to individuals who have significantly contributed to victorious battles and general significant victories for Georgia.

Order of David IV The Builder

Created in 1992, the Order of

David IV The Builder David IV, also known as David the Builder ( ka, დავით აღმაშენებელი, ') (1073–1125), of the Bagrationi dynasty, was the 5th king of United Georgia from 1089 until his death in 1125. Popularly considered to be ...

is also known as the David Agmashenebeli Order. It 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 the development of democracy.

Order of Queen Tamara

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

Presidential Order of Excellence

The Presidential Order of Excellence was established on 31 July 2009 and is awarded by the

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to individuals for outstanding achievements in the spheres of culture, education, science, art, sport etc. and for the significant achievements in the relevant fields of social life and meritorious service for Georgia.

Order of St. Nicholas

Established on July 31, 2009, in accordance with parliamentary 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 the Golden Fleece

Established on 26 June 1998, the Order of the

Golden Fleece In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece ( el, Χρυσόμαλλον δέρας, ''Chrysómallon déras'') is the fleece of the golden-woolled,, ''Khrusómallos''. winged ram, Chrysomallos, that rescued Phrixus and brought him to Colchis, where P ...

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.

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is a notable recipient of the Order.

Vakhtang Gorgasali Order

Established in 1992, the Vakhtang Gorgasali Order is a three-degree

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awarded to personnel who displayed courage and heroism in fighting for and protecting the motherland and its territorial unification, while skillfully leading their troops and creating and carrying out successful military operations.

Order of Honor

Established in 1992, the Order of Honour 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. It was awarded to

Zaza Aleksidze Zaza Aleksidze (, also transliterated as Zaza Alexidze; 18 October 1935 – 24 January 2023) was a Georgian historian and linguist who specialized in Armenian and Oriental studies. He is best known internationally for deciphering the Caucasian ...

Nikoloz Beruchashvili Nikoloz (Niko) Beruchashvili ( ka, ნიკოლოზ ბერუჩაშვილი; August 21, 1947 – March 23, 2006) was a famous Georgian geographer and cartographer. Doctor of Geographical Sciences (1981), professor (1983). The Vice ...

, Jansug Charkviani and other.

Civic Dedication Medal

The Medal for Civic Dedication is awarded to a person for exemplary civic action - for dedicated civic action, for displaying exceptional civic responsibility and for personal courage.

Military Courage Medal

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

Military Honor Medal

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

Established on 24 December 1992, the Honor Medal is awarded to Georgian citizens who actively participated in the revival of Georgia and devoted themselves to noble deeds.

Devotion to the Motherland Medal

Awarded to military personnel for distinguished success in benefit of the country's defence during war and peacetime;
- 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

Didgori Cross

Established in 2014, in honour of the

Battle of Didgori The Battle of Didgori was fought between the armies of the Kingdom of Georgia and the Seljuk Empire at the narrow place of Didgori, 40 km west of Tbilisi, on August 12, 1121. The large Muslim army, under the command of Ilghazi, was unable to ...

, the Didgori Cross is awarded to servicemen and women of the Georgian Armed Forces for extraordinary courage and achievements during battle, leadership and initiative.

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Vitali Zkhadadze of the

Georgian Armed Forces The Defence Forces of Georgia ( ka, საქართველოს თავდაცვის ძალები, tr), or Georgian Defence Forces (GDF), are the combined military forces of Georgia, tasked with the defense of the nation's indep ...

43rd battalion, 4th Mechanized Infantry Brigade is the first soldier to get awarded the Didgori Cross on the day of its establishment.

Royal orders

Order of the Eagle of Georgia

Established in the 12th century and reinstated in 1939, the

Order of the Eagle of Georgia The Order of the Eagle of Georgia and the Seamless Tunic of Our Lord Jesus Christ ( ka, საქართველოს არწივისა და უფლისა ჩვენისა იესო ქრისტეს უკერ� ...

is a five-grade chivalric decoration of the

Bagrationi dynasty The Bagrationi dynasty (; ) is a royal dynasty which reigned in Georgia from the Middle Ages until the early 19th century, being among the oldest extant Christian ruling dynasties in the world. In modern usage, the name of the dynasty is sometim ...

. It is awarded to members of royal houses,

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as well as political and military figures. Notable recipients include

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; Prime Ministers

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of Japan and

Bidzina Ivanishvili Bidzina Ivanishvili ( ka, ბიძინა ივანიშვილი, also known as Boris Grigoryevich Ivanishvili ; born 18 February 1956) is a Georgia (country), Georgian politician, billionaire businessman and philanthropist, who serv ...

of Georgia; and Kings

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Simeon II of Bulgaria Simeon Borisov von Saxe-Coburg-Gotha ( bg, Симеон Борисов Сакскобургготски, translit=Simeon Borisov Sakskoburggotski, ; born 16 June 1937) is a Bulgarian politician who reigned as the last tsar of the Kingdom of Bul ...

and George Tupou V of Tonga. * 1st grade - Lady / Knight Grand Collar (GColEG) * 2nd grade - Lady / Knight Grand Cross (GCEG) * 3rd grade - Lady / Knight Grand Officer (GOEG) * 4th grade - Lady / Knight Commander (KCEG) * 5th grade - Lady / Knight (KEG)

Royal Order of the Crown of the Georgian Kingdom

The six-grades order is bestowed on individuals who have served the royal family of Georgia and contributed to the well-being of the country. It is available to both Georgian citizens and foreigners. The

Royal Order of the Crown of the Georgian Kingdom The Royal Order of the Crown of Georgian Kingdom is given to people who have served the Georgian royal family and contributed to the well-being of the Kingdom of Georgia, which disintegrated in 1491. It is available to both Georgian and foreign ci ...

was established on 4 July 2013 by Royal decree. Notable recipients include Jean-Paul Carteron, Dr.

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and Chess Grandmaster Nona Gaprindashvili. * 1st grade - Dame / Knight Grand Collar ( reserved for the Grand Master of the Order, Georgian Royal family members, and Heads of State ) * 2nd grade - Dame / Knight Grand Cross * 3rd grade - Dame / Knight Grand Officer * 4th grade - Dame / Knight Commander * 5th grade - Dame / Knight Officer * 6th grade - Dame / Knight

Gallery

File:Grand Cross of the Order of the Eagle of Georgia.gif, Grand Cross,

File:National Hero of Georgia PS work 1.png, Order of the National Hero of Georgia File:St. George’s Victory Order.jpg, St. George's Victory Order File:David Agmashenebeli Order.jpg, Order of David IV The Builder File:Queen Tamar Order.jpg, Order of Queen Tamar File:The Presidential Order of Excellence.png, Presidential Order of Excellence File:St Nikoloz order.jpg, Order of St. Nicholas File:Golden Fleece Order.jpg, Order of the Golden Fleece File:Vakhtang Gorgasal’s Order I Rank.jpg, Vakhtang Gorgasali Order, rank I File:Vakhtang Gorgasal’s Order II.jpg, Vakhtang Gorgasali Order, rank II File:Vakhtang Gorgasal’s Order III.jpg, Vakhtang Gorgasali Order, rank III File:Georgia Order of Honour.jpg, Order of Honor File:Medal “Military Courage” (Georgia).jpg, Military Courage Medal File:Medal “Military Honor” (Georgia).jpg, Military Honor Medal File:“Honor” Medal (Georgia).jpg, Honor Medal File:Didgori Cross bright version, no ornates.jpg, Didgori Cross

References

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