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The National Hero of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan milli qəhrəmanı) is the highest national title in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The title was named on 25 March 1992, and the "Qizil Ulduz" Medal awarded as a sign of receiving this title was established by a separate law on 15 July 1992.[1] The law on the title has been in effect since 25 December 1995. It can only be awarded once to the same person.[2]
National Hero of Azerbaijan Azərbaycan Milli Qəhrəmanı | |
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Type | Individual Award |
Awarded for | Exceptional service and courage for the independence and prosperity of people of the Republic of Azerbaijan. |
Country | Azerbaijan |
Presented by | President of Azerbaijan |
Eligibility | Azerbaijani citizens |
Clasps | 1 |
Status | Active |
Established | 25 March 1992. Decree No. 201 |
First awarded | 7 June 1992 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Hero of the Patriotic War |
The title is awarded for outstanding services of national importance to Azerbaijan in defence and strengthening of the state system and creation of important national values.[3]
After the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991, Azerbaijan and Armenia were engaged in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War in which several Azerbaijanis were awarded with the National Hero of Azerbaijan.
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