Courage Medal (Azerbaijan)

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"Şücaətə görə" medalı
TypeMedal
DateDecember 2016
Country Azerbaijan
StatusActive

The Medal "For Courage" is the medal of the Republic of Azerbaijan.[1][2]

Awarding authority[edit]

The Medal of the Republic of Azerbaijan "For Courage" is awarded by the relevant executive body.[citation needed]

General description of the medal[edit]

The medal is made of bronze and painted gold, in a circular shape 36 mm in diameter and 3 mm thick. On the front is an eight-pointed-star with a flame in the middle and the inscription "ŞÜCAƏTƏ GÖRƏ" ("For Courage") above. A wreath of oak leaves is below the star. On the back of the medal, the words "AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASININ MEDALI ŞÜCAƏTƏ GÖRƏ" ("Medal of the Republic of Azerbaijan For Courage") are written, along with the number of the medal. It has a ring attached to the top, connected to a pentagonal ribbon of gray and dark blue stripes, separated by small white stripes. At the top of the ribbon is a small metal plate with stars, laurel leaves, and crescents.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "About the medal "For Courage" of the Republic of Azerbaijan". President.az.
  2. ^ "About medals of the Republic of Azerbaijan". E-qanun.az.
  3. ^ "He signed the decree on amendments to the "Law on the Determination of Orders and Medals of the Republic of Azerbaijan". By the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated October 14, 2016, the Regulations and description of the Medal "For Courage" were approved". Mod.gov.az.