Socialist Republic of Romania: Order "Defence of the Fatherland"
Ordinul "Apărarea Patriei"
Ribbon: Red with narrow red, yellow, and blue edges, and a central stripe according to grade.
Instituted: 23 July 1949.
Discontinued: 1989.
Awarded: For political or scientific activity or the organization and conduct of war operations, which make a significant contribution to the fight for the defence of the homeland.
Grades: 3.
| Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 |
| Class 1 | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Class 2 | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Class 3 | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
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