Orders, decorations, and medals of Armenia

Famous recipients are: 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 Order of Honor is offered for special services to the protection of the state and national interests 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 Armenia and the promotion of peace between nations.

The Vardan Mamikonian Order is awarded to: St. Mesrop Mashtots Order is awarded for significant achievements in economic development of the Republic of Armenia, natural and social sciences, inventions, culture, education, healthcare, and public service, as well as for activities promoting scientific, technological, economic and cultural cooperation with foreign countries.

The Medal for Courage is awarded to employees of the Armenian military forces, the Ministries of Internal Affairs and National Security, the Department of Emergency Situations and the Customs services, as well as to other people.

Anania Shirakatsi Medal is awarded for notable activities in economy, engineering, science and technology, as well as for significant inventions and discoveries.

Mkhitar Heratsi Medal is awarded for services to the development of healthcare in Armenia, high professionalism, practical work, as well as for significant philanthropic activities.

The Mkhitar Heratsi Medal is awarded to civilian and military doctors, junior and middle medical personnel, pharmacist, as well as philanthropists and other persons.

Movses Khorenatsi Medal is awarded for notable creative achievements in Armenian culture, arts, literature, education and the humanities.

Order of Fatherland
Order of Combat Cross of the Second Degree
Order of Combat Cross of the First Degree
Order of Glory
Order of Honor
Tigran Mets Order
Vardan Mamikonian Order
Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots
Order for "Services to the Motherland" first-degree
Order for "Services to the Motherland" second-degree
Order of Friendship
Medal for Courage
Medal for Combat Service
Anania Shirakatsi Medal
Mkhitar Heratsi Medal
Movses Khorenatsi Medal