Order of Saint Vardan Mamikonian

Order of St. Vardan Mamikonian
The insignia of the Order St. Vardan Mamikonian
TypeMilitary order
Awarded forExceptional courage while fulfilling military duty to the motherland; outstanding services in army building; ensuring military combat training; increasing combat readiness of the armed forces
Country Armenia
Presented byPresident of Armenia
EligibilitySenior and top military officers of the Armenian Armed Forces and other Forces
StatusActive
EstablishedJune 12, 2002
First awardApril 9, 2008
Total18
Ribbon of the order of St. Vardan Mamikonian
Precedence
Next (higher)The Order of the Combat Cross
Next (lower)Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots

Order of Saint Vardan Mamikonian (known as the Order of Vardan Mamikonian between 2002 and 2014) is a state award of the Republic of Armenia. It was established by the law "On the Order of Vardan Mamikonian," adopted by the National Assembly on May 20, 2002, signed by the President on June 12, 2002, and came into force on June 26, 2002.