Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk

The Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk (Czech: Řád Tomáše Garrigua Masaryka) is an Order of the Czech Republic and the former Czechoslovakia. It was established in 1990 after the Velvet Revolution, and re-established in 1994 (following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia). The President of the Czech Republic awards it to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of democracy, humanity and human rights. Unlike in the past, it is awarded to the Czech citizens and foreigners alike. The order has five classes, of which class I is the highest. The order is named in honor of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, an advocate of Czechoslovak independence and the first President of Czechoslovakia.

Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk
Badge, ribband, and star of the First Class
Awarded by the President of the Czech Republic
TypeOrder
GradesGrand Cross
Grand Officier
Commander
Officer
Knight
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the White Lion
Next (lower)Medal of Heroism

Ribbon bar for the Grand Cross

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The insignia was designed by Vladimír Oppl. The badge is a blue enameled star-shaped ornament with Masaryk's portrait placed in the center. A medallion placed centrally on the reverse of the badge bears the Greater Coat of Arms of the Czech Republic encircled by a white ring with the inscription "VERNI ZUSTANEME" ("We Shall Remain Faithful"), the motto of the Order.

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Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk ribbon bars
ČSFR
(1990–1992)
Czech Republic
(since 1994)
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II. Class
 
 
III. Class
 
 
IV. Class
 
 
V. Class
 
 

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References edit

  1. ^ "Zemřela známá disidentka Otka Bednářová, stála u zrodu organizace VONS". Echo24. 2023-09-05. Archived from the original on 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2023-09-10.

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