Order of the Croatian Cross Croatian: Red hrvatskog križa | |
Presenter: | the President of Croatia |
Country: | Croatia |
Type: | Military medal |
Eligibility: | Croatian and foreign citizens |
Awarded For: | Being severely wounded while participating in the Croatian War of Independence |
Status: | Active |
Higher: | Order of Danica Hrvatska[1] |
Lower: | Order of the Croatian Trefoil |
Order of the Croatian Cross (Croatian: Red hrvatskog križa) is the 15th important medal given by Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995.[1]
The Order of the Croatian Cross is awarded to Croatian and foreign nationals who were severely wounded while participating in the Croatian War of Independence.[1]
The medal is awarded by the President of Croatia or his deputy.