Sharaf Order

Sharaf Order ("Şərəf" ordeni) - translated as the Order of Glory, is the order of Azerbaijan Republic. The order is ratified by Ilham Aliyev-the President of Azerbaijan, on February 16, 2007, by the Decree No. 248-IIIQ.

Status
The Sharaf Order of Azerbaijan Republic is given to the citizens of Republic of Azerbaijan, foreign nationals and non-citizens for the following services:
 * special contributions to Azerbaijan Republic and the nation;
 * special contributions to constructing of Azerbaijani statehood;
 * special contributions to the economic, scientific, socio and cultural development;
 * special contributions in science, culture, literature, art, education and health sector.

The Sharaf Order is pinned to the left side of the chest and if there are any other orders or medals of Azerbaijan Republic the Sheref Order follows them. But it is followed by Heydar Aliyev Order, Istiglal Order, Shah Ismail Order, Azerbaijani Flag Order, Shohrat Order, and follows Dostlug Order and the Order “For services to the Fatherland”.

Elements
The order consists of an eight-pointed star, made of gold and platinum, mounted on a round plate. Two circles are built in the internal part of the plate, the external circle is made of platinum and the internal circle is made of gold. The inscription “Sheref” is engraved on platinum circumference. An imitation ruby is mounted in the center of the order. A decorative holder and ends of the loop for garter are attached to the dark-red colored ribbon with parallel yellow lines. The rear side of the order is polished and has an engraved order number in the center. The order set includes:


 * for hanging around the neck: dark-red colored ribbon with parallel yellow lines (width 27 mm) and the order (50 mm x 50 mm).


 * for pinning to the chest: dark-red colored ribbon with parallel yellow lines (25 mm x 50 mm) and the order (35 mm x 35 mm).


 * element for pinning to the chest: a plate covered with dark-red color and parallel yellow lines (1mm x 15 mm).