Hero of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan

Hero of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
The 1987–1992 version of the award
TypeHighest degree of distinction
Awarded forHeroic feats in service to the Afghan state and society
Presented by Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
EligibilityAfghan and foreign citizens
StatusNo longer awarded
EstablishedAugust 9, 1986
Last awarded1988
Total16

The title Hero of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (Pashto: افغانستان دیموکراتیک جمهوریت اتل) was the highest distinction in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, awarded to both citizens of the Afghanistan and other states who have performed heroic deeds in the name of defending the gains of the Saur Revolution, freedom, territorial integrity and independence of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan or who have made an outstanding contribution to strengthening the defense of the Afghan state. It was awarded alongside the Order of the Saur Revolution [ru] and the Order of the Sun of Liberty [ru].[1][2][3]

Notable recipients

Single award

Two times awarded

Foreign recipients (all single awards)

See also

Sources

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