The president of Croatia, officially the president of the Republic of Croatia, is the head of state, commander-in-chief of the military and chief representative of the Republic of Croatia both within the country and abroad. The president is the holder of the highest office in Croatia. However, the president is not the head of the executive branch as Croatia has a parliamentary system in which the holder of the post of prime minister is the most powerful person within the country's constitutional framework and everyday politics.
The Homeland War Memorial is a Croatian state medal awarded to both Croatian and foreign citizens who participated in the nation's Croatian War of Independence as a volunteer, part of the Croatian Army and Croatian Council of Defence or in some other role.
The Grand Order of Queen Jelena, or more fully the Grand Order of Queen Jelena with Sash and Morning Star, is an order of the Republic of Croatia. It was established in 1995. It ranks second in the Croatian order of precedence after the Grand Order of King Tomislav.
The Order of Duke Trpimir, or more fully the Order of Duke Trpimir with Neck Badge and Morning Star, is an order of the Republic of Croatia. It ranks sixth in the Croatian order of precedence after the Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir. It is awarded to Croatian and foreign ministerial level officials and others for merit in contributing to the independence, integrity and international reputation of the Republic of Croatia, the construction of Croatia, and development of relationships between Croatia and other countries.
The Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir or more fully the Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir with sash and Morning Star, is an order of the Republic of Croatia. It ranks fourth in the Croatian order of precedence, after the Grand Order of King Petar Krešimir IV. The order is among only four orders that hold the title of grand order, and has one class like all Croatian orders and decorations.
The Order of Ante Starčević is a Croatian national decoration which ranks twelfth in importance. The order was formed on 10 March 1995.
The Grand Order of King Tomislav, or officially the Grand Order of King Tomislav with Sash and Great Morning Star, is the highest state order of Croatia. It is usually awarded to top foreign officials for their contribution to the improvement of Croatia's good standing internationally as well as achievements in developing international relations between Croatia and their respective countries. It is awarded by the President of Croatia. The order has one class. It is named after King Tomislav of Croatia.
The Grand Order of King Petar Krešimir IV, or more fully the Grand Order of King Petar Krešimir IV with sash and Morning Star, is an order of the Republic of Croatia. It ranks third in the Croatian order of precedence after the Grand Order of Queen Jelena. The next order in rank is the Grand Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir. The order had been established on June 20, 1992 and reconstituted on April 1, 1995.
Order of the Croatian Cross is the 15th important medal given by Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995.
The Order of Nikola Šubić Zrinski 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 a heroic act in war or imminent danger of war, or exceptional circumstances in peace. It is named after the ban of Croatia Nikola IV Zrinski.
The Order of Duke Domagoj is the 8th 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 medal is awarded for valor in combat. It is named after duke Domagoj of Croatia.
The Order of Petar Zrinski and Fran Krsto Frankopan is the 11th most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on 1 April 1995. The medal is awarded with two versions of the Croatian interlace: the golden one posthumously for valor in combat, and the silver one for persons declared missing in the Croatian War of Independence. It is named after Petar Zrinski and Fran Krsto Frankopan.
The Order of Danica Hrvatska is the fourteenth most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on 1 April 1995. The medal is awarded for different purposes and with different faces:
Dušan Bilandžić was a Croatian historian and politician.
Imra Agotić was a Croatian general who distinguished himself in the Croatian War of Independence.
Tonči Stipanović is a Croatian sailor. He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the men's laser class, finishing in 4th place. Stipanović won Croatia's first ever sailing Olympic medal when he came second overall to win silver in the men's laser class, at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He came second overall to win silver in the men's laser class at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo as well.
Andrija Andabak was a Croatian soldier who distinguished himself in the Croatian War of Independence.
The Medal for Participation in Operation Flash is a medal awarded by the Republic of Croatia for participation in Operation Flash. The medal was founded on April 1, 1995.
The Medal for Participation in Operation Summer '95 is a medal awarded by the Republic of Croatia for participation in Operation Summer '95. The medal was founded on April 1, 1995.
The Medal for Participation in Operation Storm is a medal awarded by the Republic of Croatia for participation in Operation Storm. The medal was founded on April 1, 1995.
