Badges of honor in Iran

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This is a list about all badges of honor in Iran. The list contains badges and medals of the monarchy and government of the Qajar dynasty, Pahlavi dynasty and Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran which have special ratings and classes.

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Qajar dynasty badges

Order of the Lion and the Sun Officier in de Orde van de Leeuw en de Zon Iran rond 1900 Civiele Divisie.jpg
Order of the Lion and the Sun

The Qajar dynasty was an Iranian royal dynasty of Turkic origin, specifically from the Qajar tribe, ruling over Iran from 1789 to 1925. [1] [2] These badges used in the Qajar period and can be divided into two categories: [3]

  1. Badges of swordsmen (Persian: نشان‌های شمشیربندان)
  2. Badges of prominents (Persian: نشان‌های سرشناسان)

The swordsmanship badges had eight levels in the following order: [4]

  1. Noyan A'zam badge (Persian: نشان نویان اعظم, For Lords)
  2. Amir Tumani badge (Persian: نشان امیرتومانی, For Major-generals)
  3. Sartippi badge (Persian: نشان سرتیپی, For Brigadier-generals)
  4. Sarhangi badge (Persian: نشان سرهنگی, For Colonels)
  5. Yavari badge (Persian: نشان یاوری, For Majors)
  6. Soltani badge (Persian: نشان سلطانی, For Captains)
  7. Nayebi badge (Persian: نشان نایبی, For Lieutenants)
  8. Vakil badge (Persian: نشان وکیل, For Sergeants)

The badges were in the form of a baldric with colored ribbons, at the bottom of which a medal with the image of Lion and Sun was hung. The importance of the badge was recognized by their color. The blue colors belonged to the kings and the green colors belonged to Lords (Noyan A'zam), red to Major-generals (Amir Tumani) and Brigadier-generals (Sartippi) and white to the colonels (Sarhangi). [3] [4]

From another badges that used in this period include: [3] [4] [5]

Badges of the Pahlavi dynasty

Some badges from Pahlavi dynasty and Qajar dynasty in Moghaddam Museum Iranian orders.jpg
Some badges from Pahlavi dynasty and Qajar dynasty in Moghaddam Museum

The Pahlavi dynasty, the last ruling house of Iran, from 1925 until 1979, [9] used these badges: [10] [11]

Badges of the Islamic Republic

Government Orders of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the ruling state and current political system in Iran, in power since the Islamic revolution and fall of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979. [12]

Government Orders of the Islamic Republic of Iran are state badges (country) that are awarded to qualified individuals, whether citizens of Iran or foreign nationals, in accordance with the provisions of the by-laws. The order of the "Order of Islamic Revolution" as the highest badge of the Islamic Republic of Iran is for the then President. Other badges are given by the President on the proposal of the relevant ministers and with the approval of the Council of Ministers. The badges of the Islamic Republic in order of precedence are as follows: [13] [14] [15] [16]

A - Excellence Orders
  1. Order of Islamic Revolution (Persian: نشان انقلاب اسلامی, The highest honorary order in the Islamic Republic of Iran given to the President at the ceremony of the presidential inauguration, Islamic Revolution Ribbon Bar.svg )
  2. Order of Independence (Persian: نشان استقلال, For who playing a key role in achieving high goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Independence Ribbon Bar (I.R.Iran).svg )
  3. Order of Freedom (Persian: نشان آزادی, For who hold one of the first order of General or Expertise awards and continue to be qualified to serve the sacred aims of the Islamic system, Iranian Ribbon of Freedom.svg )
  4. Order of Islamic Republic (Persian: نشان جمهوری اسلامی, For the heads and other officials of foreign countries, In three classes, Islamic Republic Ribbon Bar (1st Class).svg )
B - Expertise Orders
  1. Order of Knowledge (Persian: نشان دانش, For individuals who have made significant and unprecedented efforts to improve the country's scientific performance, In three classes, Ribbon of Knowledge.png )
  2. Order of Research (Persian: نشان پژوهش, For individuals who have been the origin of fundamental transformation or rare service, In three classes, Ribbon of Research.png )
  3. Order of Merit and Management (Persian: نشان لیاقت و مدیریت, For who achieve "an exceptional success in management, distinguished activities, aiding the oppressed and deprived people and/or beneficiary use of utilities and/or offering exquisite ways, In three classes, Orden al Merito y Gestion IRI.png )
  4. Order of Justice (Persian: نشان عدالت, For who have contributed to the enforcement of divine decrees and the establishment of law and justice in society, In three classes, Ribbon of Justice.png )
C - General Orders
  1. Order of Construction (Persian: نشان سازندگی, For who have made significant efforts in country's development, In three classes, Ribbon of Construction.png )
  2. Order of Service (Persian: نشان خدمت, For who achieving distinguished success, In three classes, Order of Khedmat.png )
  3. Order of Work and Production (Persian: نشان کار و تولید, For who have achieved remarkable results in industry or agriculture, In three classes, Ribbon of Work and Production.png )
  4. Order of Courage (Persian: نشان شجاعت, For courage, a high characteristic of human in achieving distinguished success, In three classes, Order of Shoja'at.png )
  5. Order of Altruism (Persian: نشان ایثار, For who have distinguished effort and self-sacrifice for the sacred aims of the Islamic system, In three classes, Order of Altruism.png )
  6. Order of Education and Pedagogy (Persian: نشان تعلیم و تربیت, For who have demonstrated competence in educational fields, In three classes, Ribbon of Education.png )
  7. Order of Culture and Art (Persian: نشان فرهنگ و هنر, For who "facilitate theirs thinking, passions and emotions to express deep Islamic and humanitarian concepts and to spread culture", In three classes, Order of Art and Culture.png )
  8. Order of Mehr (Persian: نشان مهر, For women who are source of valuable works in social, economic and political affairs, In three classes, Ribbon of Mehr.png )
  9. Order of Persian Politeness (Persian: نشان ادب پارسی, For who have significant attributes or efforts in literary fields, In three classes, Ribbon of Adab Parsi.png )

National medals

  • National Medals of Appreciation (Persian: نشان ملی سپاس, The National Medal of Appreciation is to honor scientists who have shown significant contributions to the development of the country, In Golden and Silver classes) [17]
  • National Medals of Memorial (Persian: نشان ملی یادمان, The National Medal of Memorial is to honor those who lost their lives defending the country, In Golden and Silver classes) [17]

General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Supreme Orders
General Orders

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of the Crown (Iran)</span> Former Iranian award

The Order of the Crown was founded in 1913 by Shah Ahmad Shah Qajar before his coronation as the highest dynastical and state order. Until 1926 it existed in two classes. The 1st class had a collar reserved for the Shahanshah and the Crown-Prince. The Order was preserved in Iran after the fall of the Qajars. Until the reform of the Order in 1938/39 the sash was blue with thin green-white borders, but after the reform was corn-yellow with sky-blue edges.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Islamic Republic</span> Iranian award of honor

The Excellent Order of the Islamic Republic is Iran's state decoration of honour, established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. According to Article 5 of the Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders of Iran, the Order of the Islamic Republic is awarded by the President of Iran to the heads and other officials of foreign countries, the highest executive of international organizations, or to prominent cultural, political, international characters recognized in any of the following respects:

  1. The exaltation of the word Islam and the spread of the intellectual foundations of the Islamic Revolution
  2. Defending the rights of the world's oppressed peoples
  3. Act to liberate their country from cultural, economic and political colonization
  4. Protect and preservation of their country from the aggression of superpowers or their subordinates
  5. Acquisition of fundamental freedoms and human rights for the people of their country
  6. Sensitive and appropriate support for Iran's positions on major international scenes
  7. Taking anti-arrogant stances
  8. Sincerely cooperate in establishing or developing healthy relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the country of in charge character
  9. Continuously striving for peace and security and comfort in the world
<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Independence (Iran)</span>

The Excellent Order of Independence is an Iranian state order, established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. According to "Article 3" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, the "Order of Independence" is awarded by President of Iran to recognize "taking important offices and playing a key role in achieving high goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran with all–lateral effort in enlightening positions, distinguished innovations to reach self–sufficiency and independence in different aspects, saving the government from potential threats, helping global proliferation of Islamic revolution principles and other valuable services in critical and decisive periods of time".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Merit and Management</span> Iranian award of honor

Order of Merit and Management is an Iranian state expertise order established by "Council of Iran Ministers" in November 21, 1990. The order has three classes, and awarded by President of Iran. According to Article 9 of the Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders of Iran, the Order of Merit and Management is awarded to people who achieve "an exceptional success in management, distinguished activities, aiding the oppressed and deprived people and/or beneficiary use of utilities and/or offering exquisite ways".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Service</span> Iranian award of honor

Order of Service is an Iranian state general order. For the first time, it was established and awarded during the Pahlavi dynasty and during the reign of Reza Shah. After Iranian Revolution it was re-established by "Council of Iran Ministers" in November 21, 1990. The order has three classes. According to Article 12 of the Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders of Iran, the Order of Service awarded by President of Iran to recognize "achieving distinguished success" in one of the following:

  1. Truly and consistent efforts in accomplishing responsibility and servitude
  2. Aiding the oppressed and deprived people
<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Courage (Iran)</span> Iranian award of honor

Order of Courage or Bravery is an Iranian state general order established by "The Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. The order has three classes. According to Article 14 of the Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders of Iran, the Order of Courage awarded by President of Iran to recognize "courage, a high class characteristic of human in achieving distinguished success" in one of the following:

  1. Volunteer to accomplish a difficult task which is critical for the country
  2. Accepting a serious state mission or a social duty that is accompanied by potential threats
  3. Opportune use of physical power and skills to reach a high goal
<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Culture and Art</span> Iranian award of honor

Order of Culture and Art is an Iranian state general order established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990 and modified on June 27, 2007. The order has three classes and awarded by President of Iran. According to Article 17 of the Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders of Iran, the Order of Culture and Art is awarded to those who "facilitate theirs thinking, passions and emotions to express deep Islamic and humanitarian concepts and to spread culture" in one of the following ways:

  1. Disseminating rich Islamic culture and eliminating society from foreign decadent culture
  2. Expanding the theoretical and disciplinary foundations of religious education
  3. Expanding national culture and revitalizing valuable social traditions
  4. Expressing creativity and presenting exquisite works of art or literature
  5. Pay particular attention to the country's cultural, artistic or literary heritage, so as to be effective in its restoration, preservation and utilization
  6. Introducing, describing, explaining, critiquing and presenting one of the artistic or literary disciplines internationally
  7. Inventing a new style in one of the artistic or literary disciplines
  8. Promote a culture of sacrifice and martyrdom in the community
  9. Creating remarkable and valuable artworks to convey the ideals and values of the Islamic Revolution and the Sacred Defense to future generations
<span class="mw-page-title-main">Awards and decorations of the Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces</span> Honours issued by the Iranian government

Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces awards and decorations are the collections of military awards which granted to Iranian military based on their performance history. One of the most common awards are Medals. The Medal is a symbol that, with the agreement of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, is accorded to the armed forces in order to appreciate, encourage and strengthen the morale. Recipients will be allowed to install these medals on their identical clothing in accordance with the specific instructions of each medal. Before the Islamic Revolution, various military awards and decorations were used. After the revolution, while many signs of the Imperial era were obsolete, new titles were planned to design to thank the efforts of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Among the military honors created by the Persian Empire, medals of Zolfaghar, Knowledge, Razi, Art and Sports are still being used. The first presentation ceremony of military awards for Iranian commanders in Iran was held on September 27, 1989, on the day of Operation Samen-ol-A'emeh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Islamic Revolution</span>

The Order of Islamic Revolution is the highest order of the honorary orders in the Islamic Republic of Iran, established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. According to "Article 2" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, the "Order of Islamic Revolution" is one number for each presidential term which is being given to the President of Iran at the ceremony of the presidential inauguration.

Medal of Persian Literature is one of the badges of honor in Iran, established by Council of Iran Ministers on November 21, 1990. According to Article 19 of the Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders of Iran, the Medal of Persian Literature is awarded to persons who have significant attributes or efforts in one of the following fields:

  1. Creation of exquisite literary works
  2. Revival of Iran's literary reserves through analysis or proper presentation of those works
  3. Introducing past lecturers and speakers in a way that is effective in the ability to express Persian language and literature
  4. Providing acquaintance way to people of the world with Persian language and literature

Order of Education and Pedagogy is one of the badges of honor in Iran, established by " The Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. According to "Article 16" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, the "Order of Education and Pedagogy" due to emphasizes the importance of learning science and the necessity of transferring Islamic education in society, awarded to persons who have demonstrated competence in the following fields:

  1. Development and transfer of science, technology, and profession
  2. Designing and implementing innovative and successful ways of teaching and nurturing
  3. An impressive and successful endeavor to make trainees polite and ethical in Islamic rituals and social desirable ethics

Order of Knowledge is one of the badges of honor in Iran. Its establishment dates back to the Qajar dynasty era under the name of "Order of Science"; later in the Pahlavi dynasty the name was changed to "Order of Knowledge". Finally, it was reestablished in Islamic Republic era by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990.

Order of Construction is one of the badges of honor in Iran, established by "The Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. According to "Article 11" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, the "Order of Construction" due to praising the efforts being made to reconstruction the country, is awarded to people who have made significant efforts in one of the following ways:

  1. Development of civil and building of the country, especially in deprived areas
  2. Reconstruction of war and disaster-affected areas
  3. Presenting designs and successful civil development plans
  4. Increasing the quantity and quality of products that are essential to the country's economic prosperity

Order of Justice is one of the badges of honor in Iran, established by " The Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. According to "Article 10" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, the "Order of Justice" is awarded to those who have contributed to the enforcement of divine decrees and the establishment of law and justice in society or who have a good judicial and aptitude record, in some of the following ways:

  1. Scientific and technical work on the formulation of laws
  2. Brilliant history in judiciary or legislative
  3. Defending truth, justice, and the rights of people
  4. Detection and prosecution of crimes
<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Mehr</span> Iranian award of honor

Order of Mehr is one of the badges of honor in Iran, established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on September 13, 1994. According to "Article 18" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, in addition to the women can having other badges, the "Order of Mehr" due to honor the status and the position of women in the Islamic Republic of Iran, is awarded to women who are source of valuable works in one of the following ways:

  1. Constructive and active participation in social, economic and political affairs
  2. Introducing the exemplary of Muslim woman in society and trying to explain and promote its ideological and social foundations
  3. Practical presentation of the exemplary of excellent mother or spouse, especially among mothers and wives of martyrs, veterans and freedmans who with dedication in maintaining and strengthening the family, have provided outstanding service in cultural, educational, or research areas
  4. Expressing competence in the international arena in a way that honors the country and represents the woman personality in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Order of Research is one of the badges of honor in Iran, established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. According to "Article 8" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, the "Order of Research" is awarded to individuals who have been the origin of fundamental transformation or rare service in the following ways:

  1. Introducing new research methods and techniques
  2. Studies and research that are the source of scientific change
  3. Finding new research methods
  4. Transfer of fundamental research to applied fields
  5. Every important innovation, originality, invention, and discovery

The Order of Work and Production is one of the badges of honor in Iran, established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. The order has three classes, and is awarded by President of Iran. According to "Article 13" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, the "Order of Work and Production" is awarded to persons who have achieved remarkable results in industry or agriculture in one of the following areas:

  1. Increasing the production capacity of the country in terms of quantity and quality
  2. Proper use of technical facilities and economic resources
  3. Designing or implementing important industrial and agricultural projects
  4. Innovations and inventions to improve working and production practices and increase productivity
  5. Raising the level of technical and professional knowledge
  6. Creating the best Islamic and human relations in the workplace

The Order of Altruism is one of the badges of honor in Iran, established by "The Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990 and modified on June 27, 2007. The order has three classes, and is awarded by President of Iran. According to Article 15 of the Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders of Iran, the Order of Altruism due to commemorate this valuable trait, is awarded to individuals who are privileged in some of the following respects:

  1. Dedication and self-sacrifice for the sacred aims and purposes of the Islamic system, especially the sacrifices during the glorious victory of the Islamic Revolution and the sacred defense, and the provision of outstanding services to upbuild the country or to preserve and enhance the sacred system of the Islamic Republic
  2. Enduring material damages to provide critical and essential service
  3. Continuance effective social philanthropy and founding charities and establishing scientific, research and educational institutions in the community
<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Freedom (Iran)</span> Iranian award of honor

The Order of Freedom is one of the badges of honor in Iran, established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. The order is awarded by President of Iran. According to the Article 4 of the Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders of Iran, the Order of Freedom is awarded to persons who hold one of the first order of General or Expertise awards and continue to be qualified to serve the sacred aims of the Islamic system.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Art</span> Iranian Army award of honor

Order of Art is one of the most honorable and customary badges in the Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces, which is awarded to encourage activists of the Armed Forces in cultural and artistic affairs.

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