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Order of Leon is an Order of the Republic of Abkhazia.[1]

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Order of Leon has one class. It is awarded to is awarded to Abkhazian and foreign nationals for feats performed in a combat situation with a clear danger to life and ensuring the state security of the Republic of Abkhazia, in conditions associated with a risk to life.[2] The author of the design of the order is Valery Gamgia.

It is named after Leon II of Abkhazia.

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The order is a convex rhombus, the ends of which are made in the form of rays diverging from the center. In the middle of the badge is a circle, bordered by a bronze laurel wreath on a red enamel background with the inscription - Leon. In the center of the circle, on an enamel background is an image of the King Leon II of Abkhazia with a raised hand on a horse. Two crossed swords are located behind the main field of the order. The distance between the opposite ends of the rhombus is 56 mm.[3]

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