Order of Duke Branimir Red kneza Branimira | |
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Type | State order |
Awarded for | excellence in promoting Croatia in international relations |
Presented by | Republic of Croatia |
Eligibility | Croatian and foreign citizens |
Status | Active |
Established | March 10, 1995 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Duke Trpimir |
Next (lower) | Order of Duke Domagoj |
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