Decoration of Merit

The Order of Merit (Red za zasluge) is a decoration in the Republic of Slovenia, as well as the lowest grade of this order, awarded by the President of the Republic.

The order is awarded for services rendered to the Republic of Slovenia in the civil, diplomatic and international, and military or security fields.

The Order of Merit is awarded to citizens of the Republic of Slovenia, groups of citizens, legal entities and other organizations, as well as foreign citizens and foreign and international organizations.

Under the Decorations of the Republic of Slovenia Act, orders, as well as other decorations and medals, are awarded to deserving individuals and groups.