Order of the Leopard (Kazakhstan)

Order of the Leopard
Awarded for	Awarded for special merit in strengthening the national identity and sovereignty of the Republic of Kazakhstan; in providing of peace, consolidation of society and national unity of Kazakhstan; in state, industrial, scientific, social and cultural and public activity; or strengthening of cooperation between nations, rapprochement and mutual enrichment of national cultures, and friendly relations between states.
Presented by	Kazakhstan
Established	July 26 1999
Precedence
Next (higher)	Order of Nazarbayev[1]
Next (lower)	Order of Glory[1]

Order of the Leopard (Kazakh: Барыс ордені) is an order of the Republic of Kazakhstan, established by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 26, 1999 No. 462-1.

This order is awarded for special merits:

• in strengthening the statehood and sovereignty of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• in ensuring peace, consolidation of society and unity of the people of Kazakhstan;
• in state, industrial, scientific, socio-cultural and social activities;
• in strengthening cooperation between peoples, rapprochement and mutual enrichment of national cultures, friendly relations between states.

The Order of Bars has three classes: Order "Barys" I class consists of a star and a badge on the shoulder ribbon - 100 mm wide. Order "Barys" II class consists of a sign on the chest block ribbon - 32 mm wide. Order "Barys" III class consists of a badge on the neck ribbon - 20 mm wide.

The highest degree of the order is the 1st degree. The award is made sequentially: III degree, II degree and I degree. In exceptional cases, for special distinctions, by decision of the head of state, awarding can be made without regard to sequence.^[1]