As a commander, he exceeded the expectations of the military leadership and, having achieved a difficult victory at Kobarid, he received the rank of field marshal. He was the only foreigner in the Austro-Hungarian army who held that rank. - The tradition of the Croats, to keep their faith until the last breath and to fight with the courage of a lion, was brilliantly highlighted on all battlefields in this war as well. The world knows it. - said Svetozar, when awarding the award.