BalkanCollector

I've seen someone selling a huge group of medals, orders, plaques and other items which belonged to Lieutenant Colonel-General of the Yugoslav People's Army. The general was born in 1916 in Široki Brijeg and by the end of WW2 he held a rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Unfortunately, the name is kept secret.

I don't know if there's an auction somewhere online. I've seen this wonderful group on facebook and the seller claims he won't separate the group.

There's around fifty pictures so I'll post them all eventually.

First thing I'd like to post is "Partizanska spomenica 1941." (Commemorative Medal of the Partisans of 1941). Amazing complete set with booklet and box.

13 hours ago, Kallarati Heroik said:

Is it rare.? Expensive.? Any info.?

This is Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, post 1992 piece. I don't know about the rarity and price unfortunately.

Another officer wearing the badge

It's hard to see this one but it's there.

The officer on the right can be seen wearing the badge

This officer is wearing the badge above the breast pocket

Two soldier wearing the badge (first and last from left to right). Photo taken in Kaposvár, Hungary.

Group of soldiers wearing the badge except the one sitting on the left

And some more...

Thank you! I'm glad I've managed to get a silver one.

Example of post-war wear of the badge along with his bravery crosses and Soviet medal for victory over Germany

Here's a great example of the badge in wear.

I have managed to find some information and pictures after hours worth of research on Bulgarian sites.

The badge actually wasn't worn on the sleeve and it's an actual award making it unique in Bulgarian award system since it's not a medal or an order which was worn in the manner we all know. They started awarding these to every soldier of the 1st Bulgarian Army in March/April 1945 when the Army was still fighting in Hungary. The badge was worn on tunic's right pocket and it was sewn so it was even worn in combat. It was authorised for wear along the regular medals and orders.

Anyone?

Bulgarian First Army badge "to Berlin".
This looks like a genuine piece to me but does anyone know more about it. I've read that it was worn on the sleeve.

Also, what would a fair price for this one be?

I've tried to take pictures of all three classes together for size comparison but the Great Star always ends up looking bigger because of extra rays although the size is actually the same.  

Patience had finally paid off. I've finally acquired the Order for Military Merits with Great Star (1st class). 

This piece was awarded to a pukovnik (colonel) who later became a general-major. Yugoslavia had 1,180 people with one of the general/admiral ranks including those in reserve.

For years I was just an observer of Finnish awards. I've always liked the Cross of Liberty for its beautiful design and great quality. I've finally got my first 1941 example of the 4th class and now that I finally have it in hands, I have to say it's even more beautiful.

Here's my humble contribution to the thread.

Such a nice group of awards. Could you possibly write the names of the medals? All I know is that these are Italian.

Absolutely amazing! Thank you very much for sharing this with the community!

10 hours ago, nickstrenk said:

A Soviet variant or am I  mistaken?

It's a Yugoslav made type produced by IKOM if I'm not mistaken. 

Thank you for the additional info!

Thank you very much for the help and a very useful link!

I see nothing wrong with this medal but since it's not my area, I'd like to know your opinions and possibly more information about the type/number produced etc., if it's real. 

Thank you in advance! 

Amazing collection Paul, thank you very much for sharing!