The Cross of Ivan Mazepa (Хрест Івана Мазепи) was by the Decree of the President of Ukraine V. Yushchenko on March 26, 2009. The medal was instituted to honor persons for significant contribution to the revival of national, cultural, artistic, spiritual, architectural, military and historical heritage of Ukraine, for achievements in state, diplomatic, humanistic, scientific, educational and charitable activity.
Ivan Mazepa may be awarded the Cross posthumously.
The Cross of Ivan Mazepa Design
Ivan Mazepa’s cross is made of gilded silver and has the shape of a straight equilateral cross with extended sides, the edges of which are concave inwards. In the center of the cross there is a cartouche, on the blue background of which there is an image of a Cossack from the military seal of Hetman Ivan Mazepa.
