Order of the Croatian Interlace

The Order of the Croatian Interlace or Order of the Early Croatian three-strand pattern (Croatian: Red hrvatskog pletera) is the seventeenth most important medal given by the Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on 1 April 1995. The medal is awarded for advancement of progress and reputation of Croatia and the welfare of its citizens.[1] It is named after the Croatian Interlace, a traditional Croatian ornamental design, an interwoven series of branches used as a wall or barrier.

Order of the Croatian Interlace
Red hrvatskog pletera
TypeState order
Awarded foradvancement of progress and reputation of Croatia and the welfare of its citizens
CountryCroatia
Presented bythe President of Croatia
EligibilityCroatian and foreign citizens
StatusActive
EstablishedApril 1, 1995; 29 years ago (1995-04-01)
Ribbon of the Order of the Croatian Interlace
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Croatian Trefoil
Next (lower)Homeland War Memorial Medal

References

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  1. ^ Croatian Parliament (1995-03-24). "Zakon o odlikovanjima i priznanjima Republike Hrvatske". Narodne novine (in Croatian) (1995/20). Retrieved 2011-11-16.