Order of the Leopard () is an order of the Republic of Kazakhstan, established by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 26, 1999 No. 462-1.
Regulation on the Order This order is awarded for special merits:
in strengthening the statehood and sovereignty of the Republic of Kazakhstan; in ensuring peace, consolidation of society and unity of the people of Kazakhstan; in state, industrial, scientific, socio-cultural and social activities; in strengthening cooperation between peoples, rapprochement and mutual enrichment of national cultures, friendly relations between states.
Classes The Order of Barys has three classes: Order "Barys" I class consists of a star and a badge on the shoulder ribbon – 100 mm wide. Order "Barys" II class consists of a sign on the chest block ribbon – 32 mm wide. Order "Barys" III class consists of a badge on the neck ribbon – 20 mm wide.
The highest degree of the order is the 1st degree. The award is made sequentially: III degree, II degree and I degree. In exceptional cases, for special distinctions, by decision of the head of state, awarding can be made without regard to sequence.
See also Orders, decorations, and medals of Kazakhstan
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