Orders of Merit

Order of the Cross of Takovo
Founded in 1865 by Michael III of Serbia in a single class
Expanded by Milan IV of Serbia in 1876 into two, and in 1878 into five classes
Military division added in 1883
Abolished in 1904 by Peter I of Serbia

Order of the White Eagle
Founded in 1883 by Milan I (formerly IV) of Serbia
Military division added in 1915 by Peter I of Serbia, dormant since 1945
Still Awarded by the Crown Prince Alexander, Head of the formerly reigning Royal House

Order of St. Sava
Founded in 1883 by Milan I (formerly IV) of Serbia in five classes
Still awarded by the Crown Prince Alexander, Head of the formerly reigning Royal House

Order of Milosh the Great
Founded by Alexander I of Serbia in four classes
Rarest Serbian Order of Merit
Abolished in 1904 by Peter I of Serbia

Order of the Star of Karageorge
Founded in 1904 by Peter I of Serbia in four classes
Military division added in 1915, dormant since 1945
Still awarded by the Crown Prince Alexander, Head of the formerly reigning Royal House

Order of Yugoslav Crown
Founded in 1930 by Alexander II of Yugoslavia in five classes
Still awarded by the Crown Prince Alexander, Head of the formerly reigning Royal House