Hollow-made GOLD Star, 79,0x80 mm, with plain and chiselled rays alternated by silver ones, these, set with 110 synthetic brilliants and 35 synthetic rubies, centre medallion made of patinated silver with embossed scene of marching soldiers and fl ags, white enameled outer circlet with motto __ _______ _ ___________ Ð SOCIALISTI_KE DOMOVINE" in gold lettering within a golden, beaded border, the reverse with broad counter medallion, struck with the "IKOM" and Yugoslav gold marks, vertical, broad pin, in the original, red case of issue of early type with elaborate, fitted compartment, the lid with golden inscription "ORDEN RATNE ZASTAVE" and Yugoslavia's coat of arms printed in gold on the inner cushion, together, the original, goldwoven red ribbon bar with brooch. A very rare set, extremely fine condition and nicely toned! This oneclass order is the 7th highest sign of honour of the former socialist Yugoslavia and the 1st properly military one. It was founded on 29 December 1951 and awarded to "military commanders who show personal courage, selfsacrifice, involvement in commanding and distinct role in creation, fixing and training of Armed Forces of SFRY during the war" (translated from the decree of institution). In the period 1951-1984, it was conferred 209 times only, of which 204 to Yugoslavs and the further 5 to Soviet generals (in 1964). It formally remained in the award system of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and then in the Federation of Serbia and Montenegro, being definitively abolished on 4th of December, 1989. I RR!

Country: SERBIA
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