Order of the Leopard (Kazakhstan)

Order of the Leopard (Барыс ордені) is an order of the Republic of Kazakhstan, established by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 26, 1999 No. 462-1.

Regulation on the Order
This order is awarded for special merits:


 * in strengthening the statehood and sovereignty of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
 * in ensuring peace, consolidation of society and unity of the people of Kazakhstan;
 * in state, industrial, scientific, socio-cultural and social activities;
 * in strengthening cooperation between peoples, rapprochement and mutual enrichment of national cultures, friendly relations between states.

Classes
The Order of Bars has three classes: Order "Barys" I class consists of a star and a badge on the shoulder ribbon - 100 mm wide. Order "Barys" II class consists of a sign on the chest block ribbon - 32 mm wide. Order "Barys" III class consists of a badge on the neck ribbon - 20 mm wide.

The highest degree of the order is the 1st degree. The award is made sequentially: III degree, II degree and I degree. In exceptional cases, for special distinctions, by decision of the head of state, awarding can be made without regard to sequence.