Order of Princess Olga
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Badge of the First Class of the Order of Princess Olga | |
Awarded by  Ukraine | |
| Type | Three-grades order |
| Awarded for | Personal merits of women in state, scientific, educational, cultural and other social areas |
| Status | Active |
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| Established | 15 August 1997 |
| First awarded | 18 August 1997 (3rd Class) |
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| Next (higher) | Order For Courage |
| Next (lower) | Order of Danylo Halytsky |
 Ribbon bar of the First Class of the Order of Princess Olga | |
The Order of Princess Olga (Ukrainian: Орден княгині Ольги) is a Ukrainian civil decoration, featuring Olga of Kiev and bestowed to women for "personal merits in state, production, scientific, educational, cultural, charity and other spheres of social activities, for upbringing children in families".[1] It was established by Presidential Decree № 827/97 of 15 August 1997 and has three grades (classes), the first being the highest. The 1st grade medal is adorned with four rectangular amethysts and features a gilded ornament with silver parts. The two other grades also feature precious stones.
Both Ukrainian citizens and foreigners are eligible for the order.[1] The order can be rescinded by the President of Ukraine if a bearer is convicted of a serious crime.[1]
Medals and ribbons
Olga of Kiev
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Decorations". Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. Retrieved 28 November 2010.
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