Ribbon: Orange with blue edge stripes. The Crosses have orange ribbons with 1-3 central blue stripes according to grade.
Instituted: 1926 (adopted as State Order in 1936).
Awarded: For military accomplishment and services in the field of national defence.
Grades: 5 classes and 3 Crosses - Gold, Silver and Iron.
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| 1st Class (Male) | 1st Class (Female) | 2nd Class (Male) |
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| 2nd Class (Female) | 3rd Class (Male) | 3rd Class (Female) |
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| 4th Class | 5th Class | The Gold Cross of the Order |
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| The Silver Cross of the Order | The Iron Cross of the Order |
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