Medal of Heroism (Czech Republic)
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The Medal of Heroism (Czech: Medaile Za hrdinství) is principally a military award, but has occasionally been awarded to civilians. It rewards acts of "heroism in combat" or those "deeds aimed at saving other human lives or substantial material values" which put the recipient at significant risk of death.[1] It is unique amongst current Czech decorations in that it has only a single grade or class. The medal was designed by Erna Masarovičová.
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Medal of Heroism Medaile Za hrdinství | |
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Type | Decoration |
Awarded for | heroism in combat or deeds aimed at saving other human lives or substantial material values with significant risk of death |
Country | Czech Republic |
Eligibility | Czech civilians and military members |
Status | Currently awarded |
Ribbon bars of the award | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk |
Next (lower) | Medal of Merit |
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