The Order of Ban Jelačić (Croatian: Red bana Jelačića) is the 10th most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The medal is awarded for excellence in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia.[1] It is named after the ban of Croatia Josip Jelačić.
| Order of Ban Jelačić Red bana Jelačića | |
|---|---|
 Order of Ban Jelačić (top: Order medal; right: smaller decorative version; left: Order ribbon) | |
| Type | Military |
| Awarded for | excellence in the service of Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia |
| Presented by |  Republic of Croatia |
| Eligibility | Officers of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 1 April 1995 |
 Ribbon of the Order of Ban Jelačić | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Nikola Šubić Zrinski |
| Next (lower) | Order of Petar Zrinski and Fran Krsto Frankopan |
References
edit- ^ Croatian Parliament (1995-03-24). "Zakon o odlikovanjima i priznanjima Republike Hrvatske". Narodne novine (in Croatian) (1995/20). Retrieved 2011-11-16.
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