Order of Leon is an Order of the Republic of Abkhazia.[1]
| Order of Leon | |
|---|---|
 | |
Awarded by  Republic of Abkhazia | |
| Type | Order of merit |
| Established | 4 December 1992 |
| Eligibility | Abkhazian and foreign citizens |
| Awarded for | bravery in the service of the Republic of Abkhazia |
| Status | Active |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Honour and Glory |
| Next (lower) | Order of Courage |
Order of Leon has one class. It is awarded to is awarded to Abkhazian and foreign nationals for feats performed in a combat situation with a clear danger to life and ensuring the state security of the Republic of Abkhazia, in conditions associated with a risk to life.[2] The author of the design of the order is Valery Gamgia.
It is named after Leon II of Abkhazia.
Description
editThe order is a convex rhombus, the ends of which are made in the form of rays diverging from the center. In the middle of the badge is a circle, bordered by a bronze laurel wreath on a red enamel background with the inscription - Leon. In the center of the circle, on an enamel background is an image of the King Leon II of Abkhazia with a raised hand on a horse. Two crossed swords are located behind the main field of the order. The distance between the opposite ends of the rhombus is 56 mm.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЕ НАГРАДЫ" Russian [State Awards]. abkhaziagov.org (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2012-08-30.
- ^ "Orders, Decorations and Medals of the Republic of Abkhazia". Medals of the World.
- ^ "ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЕ НАГРАДЫ" Russian [State Awards of the Republic of Abkhazia]. apsny.ru (in Russian).
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