Order of Nikola Šubić Zrinski

The Order of Nikola Šubić Zrinski (Croatian: Red Nikole Šubića Zrinskog) is the 9th most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995. The medal is awarded for a heroic act in war or imminent danger of war, or exceptional circumstances in peace.[1] It is named after the ban of Croatia Nikola IV Zrinski.

Order of Nikola Šubić Zrinski
Red Nikole Šubića Zrinskog
Type Military
Awarded for"a heroic act in war or imminent danger of war, or exceptional circumstances in peace."
Presented by Republic of Croatia
EligibilityCroatian and foreign citizens
StatusActive
Established1 April 1995
Ribbon of the Order of Nikola Šubić Zrinski
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Duke Domagoj
Next (lower)Order of Ban Jelačić


References

  1. 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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