Order of David the Builder
| Order of David IV the Builder დავით აღმაშენებლის ორდენი | |
|---|---|
Order of David IV The Builder | |
| Awarded by Georgia | |
| Type | Single grade order |
| Established | December 24, 1992 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | St. George's Order of Victory |
| Next (lower) | Order of Queen Tamara |
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The Order of David the Builder (Georgian: დავით აღმაშენებლის ორდენი, romanized: davit aghmasheneblis ordeni) is an honor awarded by the President of Georgia. Established in 1992, until 2004, before the introduction of the Order of the National Hero and St. George's Order of Victory, it was the country's highest state award. It is given to regular citizens, military and clerical personnel for outstanding contributions to the country, for fighting for the independence of Georgia and its revival, and for significantly contributing to social consolidation and the development of democracy.