Order of Bravery (Yugoslavia)

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Order of Bravery
Order of Bravery of the Socialist Yugoslavia
TypeOrder with one degree
Awarded forDistinguishing oneself by extraordinary brave deeds
Presented by SFR Yugoslavia
 FR Yugoslavia
StatusDissolved
First awarded1943
Last awarded1999
Total120,636
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)
RelatedMedal for Bravery

The Order of Bravery was a Yugoslav gallantry medal, the twenty-third overall Yugoslav decoration.[1]

It was awarded to individuals who distinguished themselves by extraordinary courageousness during war. The vast majority was awarded to Yugoslav Partisans for actions during the Second World War. A total of 120,636 orders were awarded in Yugoslavia.[1]

Badge of the Order of Bravery in Serbia and Montenegro (1998-2006)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Orders and Decorations of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 1945-90 by Lukasz Gaszewski 2000, 2003

Sources

  • 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). Belgrade and Titograd: Partizanska knjiga, Narodna knjiga, Pobjeda.


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