Jakov Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) Here are some pics of my prettiest Jugoslav medal (not Order of course),it came from my family member, I know it is not official but I like it very much anyway, hope you enjoy it too Edited March 25, 2008 by Jakov
Jakov Posted March 25, 2008 Author Posted March 25, 2008 Hvala, Thank You, Mister No! Yes, it is rare, I have seen the medal itself several times, but never cased, together with the box, so It must be rare.
File21 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Wow, I just fell in love with your medal... It's stunning, a cased one is very rare...Lijep pozdravFilip
new world Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Rare set - only 1200 medals awarded!Even more rare with ribbon & case.William
Kev in Deva Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Anybody care to say what it was awarded for Kevin in Deva.
Ulsterman Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Is-it a visit commemoration medal when Tito went to India and Burma?I bet Ed would LOVE to see this one.Who received it?
Ed_Haynes Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 (edited) It was granted as a commemorative for Tito's first visit to India. A lovely medal, and one I have been seeking. Problems of purchase mechanics have intervened. Grrr.Lovely. Edited March 27, 2008 by Ed_Haynes
Jakov Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 Hello to you all . I know that you all like the medal. It is the best thinh that I posses concerning Yugoslavia, and it is form my family which makes it invaluable. Brother of my gradpa received it. As a officer on Titos yacht. Where can I find ome more information about the medal, this number of 1200 awarded, where it cones from. And have you ever seen one of these for sale, complete one, and which is the price, if it can be calculated (I am sorry but I ma not selling it, probalbly ever)
Ed_Haynes Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 It is "family" never ever sell! (Much as I would like one.) Value as a family piece: $1,000,000,000 or more?What is the family story behind it?I had the chance to meet Tito (briefly) on his (next?) 1974 trip to India.
Ulsterman Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 It is "family" never ever sell! (Much as I would like one.) Value as a family piece: $1,000,000,000 or more?What is the family story behind it?I had the chance to meet Tito (briefly) on his (next?) 1974 trip to India.Really?? What did you think of him? Did you ask any medal questions?
new world Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 ...I had the chance to meet Tito (briefly) on his (next?) 1974 trip to India.Did you manage to take close look at his awards?
Jakov Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 (edited) The family story behind the medal is this. The brother of my grandfather was a radio oprating officer on board the Titos yacht Galeb, and he went with him on his trip to India and Burma, I have some pictures from that trip, some of them Titos. But, it is a funny story because that same cousin of mine was also the radio operating officer onboard the yacht of the last Jugoslav prince and later king Paul II.as a officer in the Royal Yugoslav Navy, after the war broke out in Yugoslavia in 1941. he joind the newly formed Croatian navy, Indenpendent State of Croatia Navy,and served there untill 1945. Then he joined Yugoslav navy, he had quite an interesting life, and he was a seaman all his life, form as early as 1932. untill late 1960s. I am sad that he died long before I was born. Edited March 27, 2008 by Jakov
Ed_Haynes Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 (edited) Really?? What did you think of him? Did you ask any medal questions?See: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16754&st=14and http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16754&st=17 Edited March 27, 2008 by Ed_Haynes
new world Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 The family story behind the medal is this. The brother of my grandfather was a radio oprating officer on board the Titos yacht Galeb, and he went with him on his trip to India and Burma, I have some pictures from that trip, some of them Titos. But, it is a funny story because that same cousin of mine was also the radio operating officer onboard the yacht of the last Jugoslav prince and later king Paul II.as a officer in the Royal Yugoslav Navy, after the war broke out in Yugoslavia in 1941. he joind the newly formed Croatian navy, Indenpendent State of Croatia Navy,and served there untill 1945. Then he joined Yugoslav navy, he had quite an interesting life, and he was a seaman all his life, form as early as 1932. untill late 1960s. I am sad that he died long before I was born.Jakov,was there a document with the medal?I've never seen an award doc for this medal, I am curious if it ever existed...William
Jakov Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 I must dissanpoint you, there is no award doc, or I would have seen or had it. That is certain.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now