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Awards and decorations of Armenia


Awards and decorations of Armenia are military and civil decorations of the Republic of Armenia which are bestowed by various agencies of the Armenian government for acts of accomplishment benefiting the government and the Armenian nation as a whole.

National Hero of Armenia is the highest title in the Republic of Armenia.

The law on the title of the "National Hero of Armenia" has been in effect since April 22, 1994.

"National Hero of Armenia" is awarded for outstanding services of national importance to the Republic of Armenia in defense and strengthening of the state system and creation of important national values. Those who are awarded the title of the "National Hero of Armenia" also receive an "Order of Fatherland."

Famous recipients are :

The Order of the Combat Cross is awarded for absolute courage, selflessness and skill in defending the Fatherland. There are two degrees to the Order of the Combat cross: The Order of the Combat Cross of the First Degree and The Order of the Combat Cross of the Second Degree. The law on the Order of the Combat Cross has been in effect since April 22, 1994.

Order of the Combat Cross of the First Degree is awarded to:

Order of the Combat Cross of the Second Degree is awarded to

The Order of Glory was founded on 22 December 2010 and is awarded to:

It is awarded for significant contribution to strengthening and development of bilateral relations, for the preservation of peace and security, for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, in activities which encourage the development of economic relations, preservation of spiritual values and cultural activities.

The ribbon of the order is crimson red.

The Order of Honor is offered for special services to the protection of the state and national interests of the Republic of Armenia, to its independence and to the strengthening of democracy, as well as for significant contribution to the establishment, strengthening and development of friendship with the Republic of Armenia and the promotion of peace between nations. The law on the Order of Honor has been in effect since July 27, 2000. The Order of Honor is awarded to:

The ribbon of the order is azure blue.

Tigran Mets Order is awarded for exceptional services to the Republic of Armenia. The law on the Tigran Mets Order has been in effect since June 12, 2002. It is named after Tigranes the Great. The Tigran Mets Order is awarded to:


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