Order of Sukhbaatar
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The Order of Sukhbaatar (or Order of Suche Bator) is a state decoration of Mongolia, originally instituted on 16 May 1941. It was awarded to Mongolians and foreigners "for special services to defenses, economic and cultural construction of the Mongolian People's Republic, and also for acts of heroism in the struggle against external and internal enemies".[1] It was named after the Mongolian national hero, Damdin Sükhbaatar. It is still conferred today and has been the highest state order since 1992, awarded by the decree of the President of Mongolia.[2][3]
Quick Facts Order of SukhbaatarСүхбаатарын одон, Awarded by the President of Mongolia ...
Order of Sukhbaatar Сүхбаатарын одон | |
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Awarded by the President of Mongolia | |
Type | Order |
Established | 16 May 1941 |
Eligibility | Mongolian citizens and foreign nationals |
Awarded for | "special services to defenses, economic and cultural construction of the People's Republic of Mongolia, and also for acts of heroism in the struggle against external and internal enemies" |
Status | Still awarded |
Mongolian People's Republic (1941–92) Mongolia (since 1992) | |
Grades | One |
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