The Order of St. Sava was a decoration instituted by the order King Milan I of Serbia on 23 January 1883. The Order of Saint Sava was established originally to recognize civilians for meritorious achievements to the Church, to arts and sciences, the royal house and the state. In 1914 a change was made permitting military personnel to receive the honor for military merit.
The Order of St Sava was discontinued in 1921.
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