Order of Bravery (Yugoslavia)
Appearance
Order of Bravery | |
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![]() Order of Bravery of the Socialist Yugoslavia | |
Type | Order with one degree |
Awarded for | Distinguishing oneself by extraordinary brave deeds |
Presented by | ![]() ![]() |
Status | Dissolved |
First awarded | 1943 |
Last awarded | 1999 |
Total | 120,636 |
![]() Ribbon of the order | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Brotherhood and Unity(1945-1955) Order of Military Merits(1955-1992) Order of Labor(1998-2006) |
Next (lower) | Order of Labour(1945-1955) Lowest(1955-1992) Order of Merits in Defence and Security(1998-2006) |
Related | Medal for Bravery |
TheOrder of Braverywas aYugoslavgallantry medal, the twenty-third overallYugoslav decoration.[1]
It was awarded to individuals who distinguished themselves by extraordinary courageousness during war. The vast majority was awarded toYugoslav Partisansfor actions during theSecond World War.A total of 120,636 orders were awarded in Yugoslavia.[1]
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^abOrders and Decorations of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 1945-90by Lukasz Gaszewski 2000, 2003
Sources[edit]
- Narodni heroji Jugoslavije(People's Heroes of Yugoslavia), "Mladost",Belgrade,1975(in Serbo-Croatian)
- Encyclopedia (1982).Narodni heroji Jugoslavije (People's Heroes of Yugoslavia)(in Serbo-Croatian).BelgradeandTitograd:Partizanska knjiga, Narodna knjiga, Pobjeda.