SERBIA & KINGDOM OF YUGOSLAVIA
Order of People’s Liberation
An extremely rare 2nd Type Badge, 49x46 mm, GOLD, superimposed with an oval medallion of
patinated silver with the scene of saluting peasants, workers and children (as an allegory of
conquered liberty) within a border of laurel, grain and a beaming, red enamelled star; the reverse,
struck with “IKOM” and Yugoslavian gold mark “900”; “IKOM ZAGREB” and the award number
“166” and the screwback suspension, the nut also inscribed “IKOM ZAGREB”; in the original,
blue, fitted case of issue; the lid printed in gold with the state’s coat-of arms and “NARODNO
OSLOBOĐENJE”.
This order, instituted by Josip Broz “Tito” in 1943, was awarded for ”outstanding contribution
in organizing and directing the uprising and the creation and development of the Socialist Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia” (as stated in the definitive decree). It ranked as the 6th highest award of
the Republic and in its existence, it was awarded 262 times only.
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Estimate: EUR 2000 - 4000