| Order of the Leopard | |
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| 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.
Regulation on the Order[edit]
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.
Classes[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Awards and order of the Republic of Kazakhstan". Egov.kz. 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2022-08-16.