Istiglal Order

Istiglal Order
Istiqlal ordeni
Istiglal Order medal
TypeIndividual Award
Awarded forexceptional contributions to national independence movement of Azerbaijan, distinguished services to republic and people of Azerbaijan, special contributions in statehood building of the country
Descriptiontwo layers of eight-pointed stars with an engraved image of a bird with stretching wings
Presented byPresident of Azerbaijan
EligibilityCitizens of Azerbaijan and non-citizens who made special contributions
Clasps1
StatusActive
EstablishedDecember 6, 1993 (Decree No. 754), revised on February 6, 1998
Ribbon of the order
Precedence
Next (higher)Heydar Aliyev Order
Next (lower)Shah Ismail Order

Istiglal Order (Azerbaijani: Istiqlal ordeni), is the highest supreme order of the Republic of Azerbaijan, along with Heydar Aliyev Order. presented by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Istiglal translates to Sovereignty in Azerbaijani.