Ribbon: Pale blue with silver edge stripes.
Instituted: May 1900 by Prince Ferdinand I.
Awarded: To military officers for bravery or meritorious service.
Grades: Originally 6, the Grand Cross being added in 1933. The War Decoration was authorised in 1916, and the use of a Bravery Ribbon in 1912.
Type 1 1900-1937 |
Type 2 1937-1944 |
Type 3 1944-1946 |
Normal |
With War Decoration |
On Bravery Ribbon |
Grand Cross: Badge |
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Grand Cross: Star |
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Class 1: Badge |
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Class 1: Star |
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Class 2: Badge |
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Class 2: Star |
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Class 3 |
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Class 4 |
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Class 5 with Crown |
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Class 5 |
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Military Merit Cross with Crown |
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Military Merit Cross |
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