Order of the Republic (Moldova)

The Order of the Republic (Romanian: Ordinul Republicii) is Moldova's highest order.

It is awarded by the President of Moldova for exceptional merits in all fields which benefit Moldova and humanity as a whole.

The order was established in July 1992 and its collar and badge are made from silver.

A recipient cannot receive the award twice.

The next (lower) award is the Order of Ștefan cel Mare.

The order on a 1999 stamp of the Post of Moldova