SasaYU Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Primeran vojnik (Exemplary solider) breast badge.Not rare, but I think it deserves to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasaYU Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) And a mini: Edited June 9, 2009 by SasaYU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhukov Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 And a mini:Sorry SasaYU I can't see an image :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasaYU Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 I don't know why.At my computer seems OK. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhukov Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I don't know why.At my computer seems OK. Must be me then :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlodzimierz Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hi Gents,I spotted lately one document for this badge, it must be a some sort of certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasaYU Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Yes, it is a certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I have a couple of these, what were the criteria for award please? Obviously, the soldier's service was "exemplary", but how was this determined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasaYU Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Primeran vojnik breast badge was awarded to soliders who distinguish themselves amongst other soliders in companionship amongst soliders, brotherhood and unity amongst nations and nationalities in armed forces and in overcoming military training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhukov Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Primeran vojnik (Exemplary solider) breast badge.Not rare, but I think it deserves to be seen.I can see it now, yes worthy of a mention indeed I have one of these, the quality is superb :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valter Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Primeran vojnik breast badge was awarded to soliders who distinguish themselves amongst other soliders in companionship amongst soliders, brotherhood and unity amongst nations and nationalities in armed forces and in overcoming military training. As you can see, the "award" criteria are pretty loose (as for many Yugoslav decorations and awards) so there was certainly a space for some arbitrary decisions. As far as i spoke with several ex-JNA servicemen, they usually had to get an average "excellent" grades (there were grades in JNA like in school, for several both theoretical and practical subjects, as tactics, shooting, topography, gym, moral-political education etc), to be of proper political beliefs and irreprochable behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasaYU Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 I have found this photo on internet. Unfortunately it is not of a good quality. An awarding document, sent to the parents of the awarded solider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valter Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Wow, a great find, Saša!!! Never saw one of these, and it's also interesting it was sent to parents, not to (adult) soldier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovec1313 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Addition comments on ''primeran vojnik'' breast badge. I was serving in former JNA (Yugoslav People's Army) for a year. The first 6 months soldiers had initial training in their arm branch (I was infantry). After 6 month they become so called ''old army'' and many of soldiers were posted on different duties in barracks (kuriers, administrative work, canteen, kitcheen, guards, various craftsmen, etc). After initial training badge ''primeran vojnik'' was distributed to every company. As I remember, 2-3 were awarded to company of 200 soldiers. I don't remember much about grades, in spite of fact we were evaluated in many areas during initial training. But for badge best solders from the company were chosen, not only from military skills but as well from right ''political orientation''. Between soldiers, badge was very highly praised. Not because of glory, this came collateral, but with badge 14 days leave was granted to every awarded soldier. It was possible not to take leave, but to left it on the end and finished service in the army 14 days earlier. And this was something indeed. Sharpshooters medals were awarded as well, about 5-6 to company, but these had no leave attached. I was awarded with none of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SasaYU Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Better picture of a document. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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