Czech Republic – Cross of Merit of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic

Description

This is the “Cross of Merit of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic” (Kříž Za zásluhy ministra obrany České republiky), a Czech decoration awarded by the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic.

Description and meaning:

The medal is a cross with pointed arms and has a central emblem with a lion, which is a symbol of the national coat of arms of the Czech Republic.

Ribbon:

Light green with red, white and blue stripes – the colors represent the Czech flag.

Awarded to individuals for outstanding contributions to the Czech defence, both civilian and military.

May also be given to foreign citizens who have contributed to the defence or security of the Czech Republic.

Different degrees of the award:

This award is available in several degrees depending on the significance of the contribution. Exact details may vary depending on the model year and award criteria.

It is one of the highest awards presented by the Czech Ministry of Defense and is an important symbol of recognition of military and civilian service in the security sector.