Order of Bravery (Yugoslavia)

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Order of Bravery
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Order of Bravery of the Socialist Yugoslavia
TypeOrder with one degree
Awarded forDistinguishing oneself by extraordinary brave deeds
Presented byFlag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  SFR Yugoslavia
Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (1992-2006).svg  FR Yugoslavia
StatusDissolved
First awarded1943
Last awarded1999
Total120,636
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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

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

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

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