title: Shon-Sharaf Order
text: # Shon-Sharaf Order
  
  The Shon-Sharaf Order (Uzbek: Shon-sharaf ordeni) or the Order of Glory of Service is a state award of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It was introduced in August 1995. It comes in two classes. The ribbon comes in blue, red, white and green.
  
  ## Statute
  
  The Order of Glory is awarded to citizens for their devotion and courage in defending the country and strengthening the defense and national security of Uzbekistan.
  
  ## Notable recipients (partial list)
  
  * Islam Karimov
  * Kadyr Gulyamov
  * Abdulla Xolmuhamedov
  * Pavel Ergashev
  * Tulkun Kasimov
  * Ismail Ergashev
  