Order of Sukhbaatar


The Order of Sukhbaatar is a state decoration of Mongolia, originally instituted on 16 May 1941. It is 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". It was named after the Mongolian national hero, Damdin Sükhbaatar.
It is still conferred today and was the highest state order from 1992 to 2005, awarded by the decree of the President of Mongolia.

Order description

This medal is worn on the left side of the brooch before or at the beginning of other medals. He is also awarded the title of Hero of Mongolia and Hero of Labor.
The number of awards with the order, according to Herfurt, is 1700. Recipients of the Order received a number of civic privileges. Those awarded with the order have the right to free visits to museums, exhibitions, lectures, reports and all other cultural and social events. A payment of money is made by the State Bank.

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