Megan Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I've been looking at Croatia, who have developed an interesting 'take' on awards, with a whole bunch of single-class orders which all look quite similar but are awarded for different things. There are several main categories of order. First are the 'grand orders' which all consist of sash, sash badge and star. The sash in every case is a glorious thing: white with one blue edge and one red one, the edges bearing an ornate looping gold pattern (or a double gold/yellow stripe on the ribbon bar). The premier one of these is the Grand Order of King Tomislav. This was instituted on 20 June 1992, with a revision on 1 April 1995. It is awarded, according to the statutes, to those who have contributed to the improvement of the standing of Croatia internationally, development of international relations, etc... in effect, it is given to foreign Heads of State. Here is the badge: The badge is based around the letter H with a central circular gold medallion depicting a historical Croatian monarch sitting on a throne with the state arms above (I am still figuring all the symbology out, the only descriptions I've found are in Croatian so it's a slow process!)
Megan Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 And this is the star: This has the same central medallion as the badge on it.
eitze Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Hello, whoever is interested in modern Croatian ODM should get a copy of the book: Hrvatska Odlikovanja by Stjepan Adanic Narodne Novine, Zagreb 1997 160 pages with colour photos of all Croatian ODM, some award documents and and many pics of recipients. Only bad thing is: completely written in Croatian! But as an collector of old Croatian NDH ODM from 1941-45, I also bought also a copy of this book some years ago.. Good to compare the old and new system. greetings eitze
Megan Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Interesting - do you happen to know its ISBN? I feel a trip to the library coming on...
eitze Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Megan, the ISBN is 953-6053-18-7. Hope you will find it anywhere! greetings eitze
Megan Posted November 2, 2012 Author Posted November 2, 2012 Thank you! Next in order of precedence is the Grand Order of Queen Jelena. Institued in 1995, it is awarded to soldiers for exceptional contribution to the development of war strategies and military doctrine, merit in the development of the Croatian Armed Forces and for particular success in leading and commanding formations. The badge is a crowned cross of an ornate and typically Croatian design, blue-enamelled and sprinkled with tiny gold crosses. This also appears in the centre of the star. Here is the badge: And the star:
Megan Posted November 8, 2012 Author Posted November 8, 2012 Next is the Grand Order of King Peter Krešimir IV (Velered kralja Petra Krešimira IV). This was instituted: 20 June 1992 and reconstituted 1 April 1995, and is awarded to highly ranked state officials, foreign officials, and senior military officials. The badge is a stylised square, placed on one corner (so diamond-shape) and backed by crossed swords, hilt down. In the centre there is a white circular medallion showing King Peter Krešimir IV in gold, with a trifold gold twisted edge. Around this the square/diamond background has five-fold gold twists on a blue background. The star bears the same badge but without the swords. Badge: Star:
Megan Posted November 8, 2012 Author Posted November 8, 2012 The last of the 'Grand Orders' is the Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir (Velered kralja Dmitra Zvonimira). This was instituted on 1 April 1995 and is awarded to highly ranked state and religious officials, whether foreign or Croatian, for Exceptional contributions to the independence and integrity of the Republic of Croatia, relations between Croatian state and religious groups, and for exceptional acknowledgments in cultural and humanitarian work. The badge is silver in the shape of a cross, the arms of which are decorated with typically Croatian triple-braid ornamentation. In the centre there is a gold medallion depicting the Baska Tablet (which mentions the name of King Dmitar). Above is a small gold medallion showing the King's head in profile, this also forms the centrepiece of the star. Badge: Star:
ilja559 Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Order of Nikola Subic Zrinski. The medal is given to Croatian or foreign citizens for heroic acts during war, direct war danger or extraordinary circumstances in peace.
ilja559 Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Order of Ban Jelačić. The Order of Ban Jelačić (Croatian: Red bana Jelačića) is the 9th most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The medal is awarded for excellence in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia.
ilja559 Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Order of Ante Starčević. The Order of Ante Starčević (Croatian: Red Ante Starčevića) is a Croatian national decoration which ranks eleventh in importance. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The Order of Ante Starčević is granted to Croatians and foreigners for their contributions to the development of the Croatian state.
ilja559 Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Order of Morning star of Croatia. The Order (Croatian: Red Danice hrvatske) is the thirteenth most important award given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The order is awarded for different purposes and with different faces. Order of Morning star of Croatia with Blaž Lorković face. - for business/economics.
ilja559 Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Order of Morning star of Croatia. The Order (Croatian: Red Danice hrvatske) is the thirteenth most important award given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The order is awarded for different purposes and with different faces. Order of Morning star of Croatia with Ruđer Bošković face - for sciences.
ilja559 Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Order of Morning star of Croatia. The Order (Croatian: Red Danice hrvatske) is the thirteenth most important award given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The order is awarded for different purposes and with different faces. Order of Morning star of Croatia with Marko Marulić face - for culture.
ilja559 Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 The Order of Duke Domagoj. The Order of Duke Domagoj (Croatian: Red kneza Domagoja) is the 7th most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia and is the nation's highest award for bravery. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The order is awarded for valor in combat.
ilja559 Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Order of Eugen Kvaternik. The order was founded 9 June 1992. The Order is intended to honor soldiers who were wounded in an armed struggle for an independent Croatia. This order was not approved by the law of 10 March 1995, when the Croatian ODM were established.
ilja559 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Hi Megan. Coming more soon Order of Petar Zrinski and Fran Krsto Frankopan. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The order is awarded with two versions of the Croatian interlace: the golden one for posthumous valor in combat, and the silver one for persons declared missing in the Croatian War of Independence.
ilja559 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Order of Stjepan Radic. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The Order of Stjepan Radic is granted to Croatians and foreigners for services and sacrifices for the national and social rights of the Croatian people.
Laurence Strong Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Very interesting. Thankjs to all for posting. Larry
amiklic1 Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Nice thread. Being from Croatia, I collected some of the war awards even if it's not my direct area of interest.
Megan Posted April 27, 2016 Author Posted April 27, 2016 Wonderful - can you share any bigger images and information about these little-known awards, please?
amiklic1 Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Top row, 4th is Top row, 5th (center, no box unfortunately) is Top row 6th is First three medals are for war operations: 1. Operation Flash https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Flash 2. Operation Storm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Storm 3. Operation Summer '95 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Summer_'95 The rest I will put as soon as I will have some time to do it, as right not I am submerged under work tasks :-(
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