Order of Princess Olga

Order of Princess Olga

Awarded by the President of Ukraine
requirement	Awarded to women only
Awarded for	personal merits in the fields of government, manufacturing, science, education, culture, charity, philanthropy and other areas of social activity, raising children in the family
status	is awarded
Data
Foundation year	1997
Precedence

The Order of Princess Olga ( Ukrainian Орден княгині Ольги ) is a Ukrainian civilian order, on which Olga of Kiev is depicted, which is only given to women “for personal merit in the fields of state, production, science, education, culture, charity, philanthropy and other areas of social activity, raising children in the family ”. It was established by Presidential Decree No. 827/97 of August 15, 1997 and is awarded in three stages. The first class is the top level of the order. The 1st class medal is adorned with four rectangular amethysts and has a gold-plated ornament with silver parts. The 2nd class shows the figure in silver with a gold border, the 3rd class of the medal is silver.

Both Ukrainian citizens and foreigners can be awarded the medal. The award can be revoked if the wearer has been convicted of a crime.