Yugoslavia Yugoslavian Awards

[HuliganRS]

Updated on 12/14/2005

Order of Grand Star of Yugoslavia

Grand Star

Founded on February 1st, 1954 with 125 awarded up untill 1985

It was bestowed to chapters of the foreign states for strengthening of communications

10 diamonds and 45 rubies.

1 - Natural Stones with 10 awarded

2 - Synthetic Stones with 115 awarded

Price: Unknown

Grand Star worn over the shoulder

Founded in 1952 with 159 awarded

1 - Star from rubies.

2 - Star from enamel

Price: Unknown

Grand Star worn on the neck with Breast Badge

Founded in 1952 with 320 awarded

1 - Star from rubies

2 - Star from enamel

Price: Unknown

Grand Star worn on the neck

Founded in 1952 with 322 awarded

1 - Star from rubies

2 - Star from enamel

Price: Unknown

Order of Freedom

7 awardees: Tito, Ivan Gosnjak, Koca Popovic, Kosta Nadj, Peco Dapcevic, G.K.Zhukov, L.I.Brezhnev

The highest military award of Yugoslavia, founded on June, 12th, 1945

It was awarded to commanders of the largest army units and for a skilful management of armies and an outstanding courage.

Material: Gold, rubies (45), enamel, brilliants (61) ? 6 mm largest size, others - 3 mm.

Price: UNKNOWN - None known in private collections

Order of Hero of Socialist Labor

1 Class with 114 awarded up to 1986

Founded on December 8th, 1948

Awarded with title of Hero of Socialist Labor

It was handed over to citizens, enterprises, collectives for outstanding successes in work

Material: Silver, gold, rubies (5 stones at 7.5 mm and 30 stones at 3 mm)

1 - with natural stones

2 - with synthetic stones

Price: Rare and the last 3 sold at extreme prices

11/03/05 - 1 for sale for about ?5,000/$6,000

Order of National Liberation

1 Class with 262 awarded

The award is founded on August, 15th, 1943 Has one degree.

It was awarded to heads for the organization of resistance.

Material: Silver, gilding.

1 - Soviet Production on 5 sided suspension

2 - Yugoslavian Production in silver

3 - Yugoslavian Production in silvered bronze.

Price: $1,000

Order of War Flag

1 Class with 209 awarded

The award is founded on January, 1st, 1952 with 205 awarded up to 1985

It was bestowed to the highest military leaders for a successful management of Armed forces

110 diamonds and 35 rubies

1 - natural stones

2 - synthetic stones

Price: $1,800 - $2,500, more for 1st type

Order of National Hero

1 Class with 3 Types

Founded in 1943 with 1,346 awarded

1 - Soviet Production in gold

2 - Yugoslavian Production in gold

3 - Yugoslavian Production in gilt bronze.

Price: Gold - $1,000 - $3,000 || Tombac - $75 - $300

Order of Yugoslavian Flag

Founded on November 26th, 1947 in five classes. It was awarded for civil merits

1st Class - 1,421 awarded

1 - Silver

2 - Silvered gilt bronze

Price: Star alone around $500 Full set (Star + Sash w/ Badge) is around $775 - $1,000

2nd Class

1 - 5 torches on reverse

2 - 6 torches on reverse

Price: Set for sale at $865

3rd Class - 1,443 awarded

1 - 5 torches on reverse

2 - 6 torches on reverse

Price: $300 - $350

4th Class - 955 awarded

No variations.

Price: ?250/$295

5th Class - 769 awarded

No variations.

Price: ?230/$270

Order of Partisan Star

There were 3 shipments made from Russia:

Sep 1944: 1 - 1,000 | 2 - 1,750 | 3 - 4,000

Oct 1944: 1 - 2,116 | 2 - 3,588 | 3 - 8,100

Jun 1945: 1 - NONE | 2 - 3,000 | 3 - 10,000

Total: 1 - 3,116 | 2 - 8,338 | 3 - 22,100

1st Class - 627 awarded (T1-516 + T2-111)

1 - Soviet Production

2 - Yugoslavian Production

Price: $1,000 +

2nd Class - 1,531 awarded (T1-881 + T2-650 )

1 - Soviet Production

2 - Yugoslavian Production

Price: $250 - $300

3rd Class - 10,384 awarded (T1-9,277 + T2-1,107 )

1 - Soviet Production

2 - Yugoslavian Production

Price: 1 - $30 - $75 || 2 - $25 - $40

Order of Merit for People

Founded on June 12th 1945 in three classes.

It was awarded to citizens and organizations for merits to Yugoslavia

1st Class - 4,668 awarded

1 - Screwback

2 - Pinback

Price: UNKNOWN

2nd Class - 39,534 awarded

1 - Screwback

2 - Pinback

Price: $20 - $70

3rd Class - 282,864 awarded

1 - Screwback

2 - Pinback

Price: $10 - $40

Order of Republic

1st Class - 1,150 awarded

1 - 5 torches

2 - 6 torches

Price: $450

2nd Class - 6,310 awarded

1 - 5 torches in silver

2 - 6 torches in silver

2.1 - 6 torches in tombac

Price: $120 - $200

3rd Class - 11,088 awarded

1 - 5 torches

2 - 6 torches

Price: $100 - $150

Order of Labor

1st Class - 7,096 awarded

1 - Screwback

2 - Pinback

3 - Pinback 2 fork style

Price: $100 - $150

2nd Class - 36,338 awarded

1 - Screwback

2 - Pinback

Price: $35 - $45

3rd Class - 182,910 awarded

1 - Screwback

2 - Pinback

3 - Pinback 2 fork style

Price: $10 - $20

Order of Yugoslavian People's Army

1st Class - 536 awarded

1 - early pieces are 4mm narrower

2 - standard

Price: 11/03/05 selling for ?600

2nd Class - 9,137 awarded

1 - two variations with different size of white enameled circle

Price: $75 - $150 depending if siver

3rd Class - 45,384 awarded

1 - two variations with different size of white enameled circle

Price: $75

Order of Military Merit

1st Class - 2,609 awarded

1.1.S - Silver Pinback 5 torches

2.1.T - Silver Pinback 6 torches

2.2.T - Tombac Pinback 6 torches

Price: $325

2nd Class - 24,141 awarded

1.1.S - Silver Pinback 5 torches

2.1.T - Silver Pinback 6 torches

2.2.T - Tombac Pinback 6 torches

Price: $70 - $150

3rd Class - 94,685 awarded

1.1.S - Silver Pinback 5 torches

2.1.T - Silver Pinback 6 torches

2.2.T - Tombac Pinback 6 torches

Price: $40 - $95

Partisan Spomenica

1 Class

1 - Russian Production Screwback Badge - 12,430 awarded

Total produced for the below types is 27,629

2.1 - Screwback

2.2 - Screwback converted to pinback

3 - Pinback

Price: $100 - $125

Order of Brotherhood

1st Class - 3870 awarded

1.1.S - Screwback 5 torches

1.2.S - Converted to pinback 5 torches

1.3.S - Pinback 5 torches

2.1.? - Screwback 6 torches

2.2.? - Converted to pinback 6 torches

2.3.? - Pinback 6 torches

2.4 - Pinback 2 fork style

Price: $115 - $240

2nd Class - 55675 awarded

1.1.S - Screwback 5 torches

1.2.S - Converted to pinback 5 torches

1.2.? - Pinback 5 torches

2.1.? - Screwback 6 torches

2.2.? - Converted to pinback 6 torches

2.3.? - Pinback 6 torches

2.4 - Pinback 2 fork style

Price: $35 - $75

Order for Bravery

1 Class with 3 Types

1 Soviet Production

2 Yugoslavian Production IKOM

3 Yugoslavian Production ZIN

Medal for Bravery

1 Class with 2 Types

1 Soviet Production

2 Yugoslavian Production

Labor Medal

1 Class with no Types

Merit for People Medal

1 Class with no Types

Edited December 14, 2005 by HuliganRS

[HuliganRS]

This is per Ed's request...

The original post on the other forum has pictures and can be found HERE! although you need to be a member to view that forum.

I'm updating it as more information comes in.

If you have anything to add please let me know.

Thanks!

Rusty.

[Ed_Haynes]

This is per Ed's request...

The original post on the other forum has pictures and can be found HERE! although you need to be a member to view that forum.

I'm updating it as more information comes in.

If you have anything to add please let me know.

Thanks!

Rusty.

Thanks, but that link is of no use.

What you posted here is GREAT however. Thanks!!

Edited December 14, 2005 by Ed_Haynes

[HuliganRS]

Ed,

Regardless of what you think of that forum, it's still the best resource for Communist Block countries.

Let's let what happened in the past stay there.

Rusty.

[Stogieman]

Yes, please Gentlemen.. let's keep bygones, bygones and leave all our collective baggage at the door please. Remember our aim is to try and have a truly civil exchange of details, information and study.

Thanks!

[HuliganRS]

Just got a bit sidetracked tht's all.

On with the thread.

Anyone want to add anything to that list?

Thanks!

Rusty.

[Piramida]

Order of Freedom

7 awardees: Tito, Ivan Gosnjak, Koca Popovic, Kosta Nadj, Peco Dapcevic, G.K.Zhukov, L.I.Brezhnev

The highest military award of Yugoslavia, founded on June, 12th, 1945

It was awarded to commanders of the largest army units and for a skilful management of armies and an outstanding courage.

Material: Gold, rubies (45), enamel, brilliants (61) ? 6 mm largest size, others - 3 mm.

Price: UNKNOWN - None known in private collections

You might find this interesting, my grandfather who was an avid collector of orders and medals managed to get a price of 120,000 german marks for Ivan Gosnjak's Order of Freedom from his widow but did not have the money to buy it at the time. That was in the late 70's early 80's

Edited June 27, 2006 by Piramida

[Christian Zulus]

Best resource for Orders & Medals of Communist Bloc countries ?

Regardless of what you think of that forum, it's still the best resource for Communist Block countries.

Dear Rusty,

now - 1 1/2 years after your posting - the situation is different, that's my frank opinion.

Threads at GMIC go much more into the depth and in terms of research they are matchless.

Here at GMIC there is a professional, friendly & gentlemanlike atmosphere.

GMIC offers you 150 KB for decent scans, which is really enough.

Besides the dramatically grown sections for the Communist Bloc countries, GMIC offers you a wide range of other highly interesting sections for the medal collector.

Last, but not least, GMIC offers you Christophe's quiz about the Communist Bloc countries with more than 10.000 views, almost 1.000 replies and 83 questions.

Our chairman Nick and his staff have done an excellent job the last years.

Best regards

Christian

Edited March 22, 2007 by Christian Zulus

[order_of_victory]

Would it be possible to have an updated price list for the as I think prices have risen a bit since then

Order of Victory

[Christian Zulus]

Would it be possible to have an updated price list for the as I think prices have risen a bit since then

Order of Victory

Dear Vic,

I assume, that the prices didn't really change the last years.

Rusty's list may represent the European market prices for YU-Awards.

Yugoslavia is still a very cheap affair .

Best regards

Christian

[Bryan]

Yugoslavia is still a very cheap affair .

Could you please stop saying it on open forums?

[Christian Zulus]

Could you please stop saying it on open forums?

O.K., O.K., O.K., .... what I wanted to say is, that Yugoslavia doesn't only offer great orders & medals, but might be also a good investment for someone's hard earned Dollars .

Best regards

Christian

[wlodzimierz]

Order of Merit for People

Founded on June 12th 1945 in three classes.

It was awarded to citizens and organizations for merits to Yugoslavia

1st Class - 4,668 awarded

1 - Screwback

2 - Pinback

Price: UNKNOWN

2nd Class - 39,534 awarded

1 - Screwback

2 - Pinback

Price: $20 - $70

3rd Class - 282,864 awarded

1 - Screwback

2 - Pinback

Price: $10 - $40

There is an inconsistence between this data and the Book 'Yugoslavia Army Insignia & Decorations 1918 - 1990'.

On the Page 75:

1st cl: issued 39.534

2nd cl. issued 282.864

3rd cl. issued 430.666

Which data are correct?

best regards

wlodzimierz

[Christian Zulus]

There is an inconsistence between this data and the Book 'Yugoslavia Army Insignia & Decorations 1918 - 1990'.

On the Page 75:

1st cl: issued 39.534

2nd cl. issued 282.864

3rd cl. issued 430.666

Which data are correct?

Lieber Waldemar,

many thanks for presenting that severe inconsistence to us .

Maybe the lower numbers are the really awarded items and the larger numbers the totally produceditems ???

We have to wait for the expertise from one of our native experts ... .

Best regards

Christian

BTW: Which type of YU-Bravery-Medal I will get from you as a present ? Maybe you can already put a scan at the thread of the "Order of Bravery", that the others and me can have a look on the medal ?

[SasaYU]

Here are correct datas:

Order for merit to the people awarded since june 1945. untill 31. december 1985.

1. class : 4.668

2. class : 39.534

3. class : 282.864

Medal for merit to the people

430.666

[Luka]

Order of National Hero

1 Class with 3 Types

Founded in 1943 with 1,346 awarded

1 - Soviet Production in gold

2 - Yugoslavian Production in gold

3 - Yugoslavian Production in gilt bronze.

Price: Gold - $1,000 - $3,000 || Tombac - $75 - $300

There is no way you can buy ORIGINAL ONH in tombac for that price!!! Price for original piece if around 400?(tombac), 1500?(gold).

[wlodzimierz]

Gentlemen,

I updated this list with prices which I observed during 2007. This is only my personal observation.

Please feel free to post prices you know, it will help us to get better filling.

The topology must be changed in the future reflecting our new knowledge in this area.

There are two different Order: 1 Order of Grand Star of Yugoslavia and another one Order of Yugoslav Star, they have slightly similiar design

but they are two different order (there are many mistakes). I already made this change.

enjoy

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Order of Grand Star of Yugoslavia Grand StarFounded on February 1st, 1954 with 125 awarded up untill 1985

It was bestowed to chapters of the foreign states for strengthening of communications

10 diamonds and 45 rubies.

1 - Natural Stones with 10 awarded

2 - Synthetic Stones with 115 awarded.

Price: Unknown Order of Yugoslavia Star Yugoslav Star worn over the shoulderFounded in 1952 with 159 awarded

1 - Star from rubies.

2 - Star from enamel.

Price: Unknown01.2007 (ebay) $2000,

27.11.2007 (sixbid) ?2600 (granted to Anton Benya)

Yugoslav Star worn on the neck with Breast BadgeFounded in 1952 with 320 awarded

1 - Star from rubies

2 - Star from enamel

Price: Unknown Yugoslav Star worn on the neckFounded in 1952 with 322 awarded

1 - Star from rubies

2 - Star from enamel

Price: Unknown11.2007 - $1400 offered on ebay, ?1100 Order of Freedom7 awardees: Tito, Ivan Gosnjak, Koca Popovic, Kosta Nadj, Peco Dapcevic, G.K.Zhukov, L.I.Brezhnev

The highest military award of Yugoslavia, founded on June, 12th, 1945

It was awarded to commanders of the largest army units and for a skilful management of armies and an outstanding courage.

Material: Gold, rubies (45), enamel, brilliants (61) ? 6 mm largest size, others - 3 mm.Price: UNKNOWN - None known in private collections Order of Hero of Socialist Labor1 Class with 114 awarded up to 1986

Founded on December 8th, 1948

Awarded with title of Hero of Socialist Labor

It was handed over to citizens, enterprises, collectives for outstanding successes in work

Material: Silver, gold, rubies (5 stones at 7.5 mm and 30 stones at 3 mm)1 - with natural stones

2 - with synthetic stones

Price: Rare and the last 3 sold at extreme prices

11/03/05 - 1 for sale for about ?5,000/$6,000

16.05.07 ? sold (hdrauch) for ?4000 (net)

11.2007 - ?5000 with document Order of National Liberation 1 Class with 262 awarded

The award is founded on August, 15th, 1943 Has one degree.

It was awarded to heads for the organization of resistance.

Material: Silver, gilding.1 - Soviet Production on 5 sided suspension

2 - Yugoslavian Production in silver

3 - Yugoslavian Production in silvered bronze.Price: $1,00003.2007 - ?750 (sammler_cabinte.de)

27.11.2007 ? ?1120 (net) Dorotheum in Vienna

Order of War Flag 1 Class with 209 awarded

The award is founded on January, 1st, 1952 with 205 awarded up to 1985

It was bestowed to the highest military leaders for a successful management of Armed forces110 diamonds and 35 rubies1 - natural stones

2 - synthetic stonesPrice: $1,800 - $2,500, more for 1st type Order of National Hero 1 Class with 3 TypesFounded in 1943 with 1,346 awarded 1 - Soviet Production in gold2 - Yugoslavian Production in gold3 - Yugoslavian Production in gilt bronze.Price: Gold - $1,000 - $3,000 || Tombac - $75 - $30027.11.2007 ? ?3.600 (net) tombac with issuing Document to General, Dorotheum, Vienna Order of Yugoslavian Flag Founded on November 26th, 1947 in five classes. It was awarded for civil merits 1st Class - 1,421 awarded1 - Silver2 - Silvered gilt bronzePrice: Star alone around $500 Full set (Star + Sash w/ Badge) is around $775 - $1,0003 Sets sold for ?900 during 2007 in Germany and in Belgrade 2nd Class1 - 5 torches on reverse2 - 6 torches on reversePrice: Set for sale at $865 3rd Class - 1,443 awarded1 - 5 torches on reverse2 - 6 torches on reversePrice: $300 - $35006.2007 - $450 (6 torches) 4th Class - 955 awardedNo variations.Price: ?250/$29510.2007 - ?280 sold in Belgrade 5th Class - 769 awardedNo variations. Price: ?230/$27010.2007 - ?250 sold in Belgrade Order of Partisan Star There were 3 shipments made from Russia:Sep 1944: 1 - 1,000 | 2 - 1,750 | 3 - 4,000Oct 1944: 1 - 2,116 | 2 - 3,588 | 3 - 8,100 Jun 1945: 1 - NONE | 2 - 3,000 | 3 - 10,000Total: 1 - 3,116 | 2 - 8,338 | 3 - 22,100 1st Class - 627 awarded (T1-516 + T2-111)1 - Soviet Production2 - Yugoslavian ProductionPrice: $1,000 + 10.2007 - ?950 (soviet production screw back converted to pin back)12.2007 - ?800 (soviet production) sold in Russia 2nd Class - 1,531 awarded (T1-881 + T2-650 )1 - Soviet Production2 - Yugoslavian Production Price: $250 - $300 07.2007 - $400 - $500 (Soviet Production) sold over ebay 3rd Class - 10,384 awarded (T1-9,277 + T2-1,107 )1 - Soviet Production2 - Yugoslavian ProductionPrice: 1 - $30 - $75 || 2 - $25 - $402007 - $90 - $160 (Soviet Production)2007 - $60 - $90 (Yugoslavian Production) Order of Merit for People Founded on June 12th 1945 in three classes.It was awarded to citizens and organizations for merits to Yugoslavia 1st Class - 4,668 awarded1 - Screwback2 - PinbackPrice: UNKNOWN 2007 - $300 (Pinback with box) 2nd Class - 39,534 awarded1 - Screwback2 - PinbackPrice: $20 - $70 3rd Class - 282,864 awarded1 - Screwback2 - PinbackPrice: $10 - $40 Order of Republic 1st Class - 1,150 awarded1 - 5 torches2 - 6 torchesPrice: $450 2nd Class - 6,310 awarded1 - 5 torches in silver2 - 6 torches in silver2.1 - 6 torches in tombacPrice: $120 - $200 3rd Class - 11,088 awarded1 - 5 torches2 - 6 torchesPrice: $100 - $150 Order of Labor 1st Class - 7,096 awarded1 - Screwback2 - Pinback3 - Pinback 2 fork stylePrice: $100 - $1502007 - ?300/?390 (double screwback) sold over internet and in Belgrade 2nd Class - 36,338 awarded1 - Screwback2 - PinbackPrice: $35 - $45 3rd Class - 182,910 awarded1 - Screwback2 - Pinback3 - Pinback 2 fork stylePrice: $10 - $20 Order of Yugoslavian People's Army 1st Class - 536 awarded1 - early pieces are 4mm narrower2 - standardPrice: 11/03/05 selling for ?600 2nd Class - 9,137 awarded1 - two variations with different size of white enameled circlePrice: $75 - $150 depending if siver 3rd Class - 45,384 awarded1 - two variations with different size of white enameled circlePrice: $75 Order of Military Merit 1st Class - 2,609 awarded1.1.S - Silver Pinback 5 torches2.1.T - Silver Pinback 6 torches2.2.T - Tombac Pinback 6 torchesPrice: $32510.2007 - $600 sold (ebay) 2nd Class - 24,141 awarded1.1.S - Silver Pinback 5 torches2.1.T - Silver Pinback 6 torches2.2.T - Tombac Pinback 6 torchesPrice: $70 - $150 3rd Class - 94,685 awarded1.1.S - Silver Pinback 5 torches2.1.T - Silver Pinback 6 torches2.2.T - Tombac Pinback 6 torchesPrice: $40 - $95 Partisan Spomenica 1 Class1 - Russian Production Screwback Badge - 12,430 awardedTotal produced for the below types is 27,629 2.1 - Screwback 2.2 - Screwback converted to pinback3 - PinbackPrice: $100 - $1252007 - $150/$360 (Soviet Production)2007 - $140/$300 Order of Brotherhood 1st Class - 3870 awarded1.1.S - Screwback 5 torches1.2.S - Converted to pinback 5 torches1.3.S - Pinback 5 torches2.1.? - Screwback 6 torches2.2.? - Converted to pinback 6 torches2.3.? - Pinback 6 torches2.4 - Pinback 2 fork stylePrice: $115 - $2402007 - $200/$300 2nd Class - 55675 awarded1.1.S - Screwback 5 torches1.2.S - Converted to pinback 5 torches1.2.? - Pinback 5 torches2.1.? - Screwback 6 torches2.2.? - Converted to pinback 6 torches2.3.? - Pinback 6 torches2.4 - Pinback 2 fork stylePrice: $35 - $75 Order for Bravery 1 Class with 3 Types 1 Soviet Production2 Yugoslavian Production IKOM3 Yugoslavian Production ZIN Medal for Bravery 1 Class with 2 Types 1 Soviet Production2 Yugoslavian Production Labor Medal 1 Class with no Types Merit for People Medal 1 Class with no Types VIS Medal 1 Class with no Types: 2007 - $150/$250