Medal of Merit to the People (Republika Srpska) explained

Medal of Merit to the People Serbian: Медаља заслуга за народ
Presenter:	Republika Srpska
Type:	Medal
Status:	Active
Established:	28 April 1993
Higher:	Medal of Major Milan Tepić
Lower:	Medal for Bravery

The Medal of Merit to the People (Serbian: Медаља заслуга за народ) is a Medal of Republika Srpska.^[1] It was established in 1993 by the Constitution of Republika Srpska and 'Law on orders and awards' valid since 28 April 1993.^[2]

The Medal of Merit for the People has one class and is awarded for merits gained in the fight against the enemy, for the liberation of the country and for the contribution to the construction and development of Republika Srpska.

It is awarded in peace to individuals, institutions and other organizations for their contribution to the development and progress of Republika Srpska. The inscription on the medal reads: For the Cross of Honor and Golden Freedom, Republika Srpska.^[3]

Notable recipients

• 2018 - Zoran Dragić^[4]
• 2019 - Bojan Mikulić^[5]

See also

• Orders, decorations and medals of Republika Srpska

Notes and References

1. Web site: Статути ордена и медаља Републике Српске (1995). Srpska enciklopedija. Serbian.
2. Web site: Република Српска још од 1993. године додјељује ордене и медаље: Највише одликовање додијељено само шест пута. Дарко. Момић. October 11, 2020. Glas Srpske. Serbian.
3. Web site: Orden vrijedi onoliko koliko vrijedi djelo. Dejan. Vujanić. November 28, 2009. Glas Srpske. Serbian.
4. Web site: Предсједник Додик уручио ордене браћи Драгић. РТРС. Serbian.
5. https://www.predsjednikrs.net/en/president-of-the-republic-of-srpska-decorates-meritorious-institutions-and-individuals-on-the-occasion-of-the-day-of-the-republic-of-srpska/ "President of the Republic of Srpska decorates meritorious institutions and individuals on the occasion of the Day of the Republic of Srpska"