Order of Merit (Ukraine)

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Order of Merit

За заслуги Україна. (Ukrainian)
(For achievements Ukraine)

Type| 3 grade order of merit
Awarded for| given to citizens for outstanding achievements in economics, science, culture, military or political spheres of activity
Presented by|  Ukraine
Eligibility| any individual
Status| issued
Established| September 22, 1996
First award| October 12, 1996 (3rd Class)

Ribbon of the Order of Merit

Precedence
Next (higher)| Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise
Next (lower)| Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky

The Order of Merit (Ukrainian: Орден «За заслуги») (Distinguished service) first, second or third class, is the Ukrainian order of merit, given to individuals for outstanding achievements in economics, science, culture, military or political spheres of activity. It was first established by Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma on September 22, 1996.[1]

There are 3 grades, the highest being the first grade honours.

Those who are awarded the Order of Merit have the official title Chevalier of the Order of Merit.

The order can be granted posthumously.

## The Honorary Award of the President of Ukraine

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The Order of Merit originates from the Honorary Award of the President of Ukraine, the first decoration of independent Ukraine. The Honorary Award was instituted by Ukrainian president Leonid Kravchuk on August 18, 1992. On September 22, 1996, it was transformed into three classes of the Order of Merit. Recipients of the Honorary Award of the President of Ukraine are considered to be equal to the recipients of the Order of Merit and they are recognised as holders of the Order of Merit 3rd Class retaining the right to wear decorations that have been granted. Granting the Honorary Award of the President of Ukraine was discontinued following the institution of the Order of Merit.

the Honorary Award of the President of Ukraine
(1992—1996)

Ribbon

## Medals, star and ribbons of the Order of Merit

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Awards to serving members of the armed forces bear crossed swords.

First Class  | Second Class  | Third Class

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## References

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1. ^ "Про заснування Почесної відзнаки Президента України". Офіційний вебпортал парламенту України (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2022-06-28.

## External links

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* Laws of Ukraine «About the state awards of Ukraine» (Ukrainian)
* Order “For merits”

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Orders, decorations, and medals of Ukraine

The highest decoration|

* Hero of Ukraine — Order of the Gold Star
* Order of the State

Main Honorary titles|

* People's Artist

Orders|

* Order of Liberty
* Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise
* Order of Merit
* Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky
* Order of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes
* Order for Courage
* Order of Princess Olga
* Order of Danylo Halytsky
* Order For Brave Miners' Work

Smaller Honorary titles|

* Honoured Artist

Medals|

* Medal For Military Service to Ukraine
* Medal "For Irreproachable Service"
* "Defender of the Motherland" Medal
* Medal "For Saving Life"

Special Decoration|

* The Presentational Fire-Arm

Presidential honors|

* Cross of Military Merit
* Cross of Ivan Mazepa
* Medal For Labour and Victory
* 60 Years of Clearing of Ukraine from Fascist Aggressors Medal
* 20 Years of Independence of Ukraine Medal
* 25 Years of Independence of Ukraine Medal
* 25 Years of Withdrawal from Afghanistan Medal
* 70 Years of Clearing of Ukraine from Fascist Aggressors Medal
* 70 Years of Victory over Nazism Medal
* President's Award for Anti-Terrorist Operation Service
* President's Award for Anti-Terrorist Operation Humanitarian Service

Honorary awards|

* Hero City of Ukraine
* Savior City
* For Courage and Bravery

See also: Ukrainian Armed Forces (before 2012) · Commonwealth of Independent States · Historical · Sports honours

Military decorations of Ukraine

* Order of the Gold Star
* Order of Merit
* Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky
* Order for Courage
* Order of Danylo Halytsky
* Medal For Military Service to Ukraine
* Medal "For Irreproachable Service"
* "Defender of the Motherland" Medal
* The Presentational Fire-Arm

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