THE SERBIAN RED CROSS AWARDS
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The Serbian Red Cross Society was founded in
1876. In 1877 the Society Cross (better known as Red Cross Order) was founded
in single Class. After the Proclamation of the Kingdom of Serbia the outer
appearance of the Cross was modified, and as such it remained ever after.
The Cross was awarded by the Board of the Red Cross Society, with the approval
of the Chancellor of Royal Orders, for exceptional merit and services rendered
to the Society in time of war or peace, for care and assistance of the
sick and wounded, philanthropy and personal merit. The Cross was worn suspended
from white ribbon; in 1912 the War Ribbon was introduced, being white with
red edge stripes.
The Red Cross Medal of Merit was introduced on 17 September 1912, in
two Classes (Silver Medal and Bronze Medal). The Medal was awarded to males
and females, Serbian or foreign nationals, for active part taken in the
care after sick and wounded during the war time. Later, the scope of awarding
was broader and included peace-time merit as well. In 1933 the awarding
of the Bronze Medal ceased, and senior Class of Gold Medal was introduced
in stead. The ribbon was same as for the Red Cross Order. Reverse of the
Medal displayed the "Maid of Kosovo" motive, offering water to the dying
knight Pavle Orlovich. |
