Order of Duke Branimir

The Order of Duke Branimir (Croatian: Red kneza Branimira) is the 7th most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The medal is awarded for excellence in promoting Croatia in international relations.[1] It is named after duke Branimir of Croatia.

Order of Duke Branimir

Recipients of the order include Sir Fitzroy Maclean,[2] Milan Moguš, Slobodan Lang, Ante Kostelić, Mike Moore, Orrin Hatch, Mario Mandzukic and Luka Modrić among several other Croatian footballers.

References

  1. Croatian Parliament (1995-03-24). "Zakon o odlikovanjima i priznanjima Republike Hrvatske". Narodne novine (in Croatian) (1995/20). Retrieved 2011-11-16.
  2. "Odluka o odlikovanju (posmrtno) Sir Fitzroya Macleana Redom kneza Branimira s ogrlicom". Narodne novine (in Croatian). 12 December 2001. Retrieved 17 January 2011.


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