Awards and decorations of Armenia are military and civil decorations of Armenia which are bestowed by various agencies of the Armenian government for acts of accomplishment benefiting the government and the Armenian nation as a whole. National Hero of Armenia National Hero of Armenia is the highest title in Armenia. The law on the title of the "National Hero of Armenia" has been in effect since April 22, 1994. "National Hero of Armenia" is awarded for outstanding services of national importance to Armenia in defense and strengthening of the state system and creation of important national values. Those who are awarded the title of the "National Hero of Armenia" also receive an "Order of Fatherland." Famous recipients are: Vazgen I, Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Charles Aznavour, world-famous French-Armenian singer Order of the Combat Cross The Order of the Combat Cross is awarded for absolute courage, selflessness and skill in defending the Fatherland. There are two degrees to the Order of the Combat cross: The Order of the Combat Cross of the First Degree and The Order of the Combat Cross of the Second Degree. The law on the Order of the Combat Cross has been in effect since April 22, 1994. Order of the Combat Cross of the First Degree is awarded to Military personnel of the Republic of Armenia for absolute bravery and personal courage in defending the Fatherland, as well as other people for significant contribution to the defense of the country. Senior military commanders of the Republic of Armenia for significant success during military action. Order of the Combat Cross of the Second Degree is awarded to The military personnel and senior commanders of the Republic of Armenia for skillfully carrying out their military orders, as well as to other people for significant contribution the carrying out of military orders. Employees of Ministries of Internal Affairs, National Security and the Customs, as well as other people for personal courage in preservation of public order. Civil orders of Armenia The Order of Glory was founded on 22 December 2010 and is awarded to: Foreign heads of state Heads of foreign government heads of international organizations, Religious leaders It is awarded for significant contribution to strengthening and development of bilateral relations, for the preservation of peace and security, for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, in activities which encourage the development of economic relations, preservation