177:, is awarded for "extraordinary merits to the Slovak Republic, its establishment, development, and good name abroad; for the observance and protection of fundamental rights and freedoms; for the development of democracy, including ensuring the proper functioning of constitutional bodies; for development, especially in the fields of defense and security, economy, science, and technology; in the social field; in the fields of education, culture, art, and sport; and for saving human life and material values". The decoration was discontinued in 2004, upon the end of Schuster's presidency. It was divided into two classes.
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123:, is awarded to Slovak citizens "for risking their life to defend Slovakia, for risking their life to save another person's life, or for risking their life to save material values". The medal consists of Štefánik's head on a pale blue background; the ribbon is pale blue. The Milan Rastislav Štefánik Cross is divided into three classes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
135:, is awarded to Slovak citizens for "special merit for economic, social, or cultural development of the Slovak Republic". The medal consists of Pribina's head on a red background; the ribbon is dark red with a central crown. The Pribina Cross is divided into three classes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
21:
has a system of orders and decorations for citizens who do great deeds for the country. With the exception of the Order of the White Double Cross, all the orders are reserved for Slovak citizens. Below is a list of national decorations, in order of importance:
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The medal of this order consists of a double white cross on a red background; the ribbon is blue with a red central stripe. The Order of the White Double Cross is divided into three classes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
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The medal of this order consists of Štúr's head on a red background; the ribbon is half white, half red, with a blue central stripe. The Order of Ľudovít Štúr is divided into three classes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
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71:; Hlinka's profile is in the center of the cross. The ribbon is blue with a central stripe. The Order of Andrej Hlinka is divided into three classes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
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Slovakia abroad
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323:(in Slovak). 8 February 2004
65:Slovak priest and politician
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352:(in Czech). 24 January 2013
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1167:Kaisar-i-Hind Medal
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