Medal of Petar Mrkonjić explained

Medal of Petar Mrkonjić
Serbian: Медаља Петра Мркоњића
Presenter: Republika Srpska
Type:Medal
Eligibility:Members of the Army of Republika Srpska
Awarded For:"excellence in the service of Army of Republika Srpska"
Status:Active
Established:28 April 1993
Higher:None
Lower:Medal of Major Milan Tepić

The Medal of Petar Mrkonjić (Serbian: Медаља Петра Мркоњића) 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 is awarded to members of the Army of Republika Srpska who achieved significant feats in battle.[3]

It is named after Petar Mrkonjić alter ego of King Peter I of Serbia, name that he used in Great Eastern Crisis before he become king.

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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.