Order of the Hero of the Liberation War
| Order of the Hero of the Liberation War Orden heroja oslobodilačkog rata | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| Type | State order |
| Established | 1994 |
| Country | |
| Eligibility | Citizens of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Criteria | "For heroic contribution to the liberation war, exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice shown in combat and thereby achieved outstanding results that served as an example, encouragement, and additional motivation for further successful resistance against the aggressor in Bosnia and Herzegovina." |
| Status | Defunct |
| Website | mcsarajevo |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 14 April 1994 |
| Last induction | 1998 (Izet Nanić) |
| Total inductees | 9 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Golden Lily |
The Order of the Hero of the Liberation War (Bosnian: Orden heroja oslobodilačkog rata) was the highest military decoration of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War. Nine members of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina were awarded the honor posthumously. Under the same conditions, the Order could have been received by military units and institutions.
The medal is made of metal: silver Ag 999/1000, gold-plated with Au 24kt, and has 45 sapphires. The dimensions of the order are approx. 100×60mm.