Hero of Abkhazia

The Hero of Abkhazia (Abkhaz: Аҧсны афырхаца, romanized: Aṕsny Afyrhaca) is a state award of the Republic of Abkhazia. The title represents the highest military distinction within the de facto state. Established on 4 December 1992 during the Georgian–Abkhaz conflict, the title is conferred for acts of valor and exceptional service to the state and may be awarded to both citizens and foreign nationals. The accompanying medal features an eight-pointed gilded star with a central solar emblem and is worn above other national decorations. In addition to individual recipients, the cities of Tkvarcheli and Gudauta have been designated as Hero Cities for their roles in the conflict.