Yugoslavia – Order of Freedom Medal Badge – Museum Quality Replica (WWII Rare Decoration)

Yugoslavia – Order of Freedom Medal Badge – Museum Quality Replica (WWII Rare Decoration)

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Yugoslavia – The Order of Freedom Medal Badge –  Replica (WWII Era Design) Type: Replica medal (not an original issued order) Country: Yugoslavia / later Serbia & Montenegro Established: 12 June 1945 Material: Multi-layer brass with enamel finish Diameter: approx. 68 mm (2.67 in) Weight: approx. 46 g (1.62 oz) Condition: New, hand-crafted museum reproduction Historical Background The Order of Freedom (Orden slobode) was the highest military decoration of Yugoslavia, created in 1945 by the Presidium of the AVNOJ (later the People’s Assembly). It was awarded to commanders of large military units for exceptional leadership and courage in battle, as well as to distinguished allied commanders. It was the second-highest state award in Yugoslavia after the Order of the Yugoslav Great Star and one of the rarest orders, awarded only 7 times before the breakup of Yugoslavia. Notable Recipients Josip Broz Tito Ivan Gošnjak Koča Popović Kosta Nađ Peko Dapčević Mars

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