Order of Uatsamonga
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The Order of Uatsamonga (Ossetian: Уацамонгӕ, Russian: Орден «Уацамонга», romanized: Orden "Uatsamonga") is a state award of South Ossetia.[1] It was established in 2007.[2][3][4] As of February 2015, it has no legislative support. In 2010, the Union of Knights of the Order was formed.[5] The order is named for the Uatsamonga (Uacamonga), a magical cup mentioned in the Nart saga.[6]
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Order of Uatsamonga | |
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Type | Award |
Awarded for | Special merits in society |
Country | South Ossetia |
Presented by | South Ossetia |
Eligibility | Ossetian and foreign citizens |
Established | 2007 (2007) |
Precedence | |
Next (lower) | Order of Honor |
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Many veterans of the Russo-Georgian War were awarded with the order, which afforded some veterans the highest paying pension.[7]