paja Posted October 4, 2016 Author Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) Anointment in Žiča monastery Edited October 4, 2016 by paja
paja Posted October 4, 2016 Author Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) The Coronation of King Petar I of Serbia Realized by Arnold Muir Wilson, lawyer, journalist and honorary consul of the Kingdom of Serbia in Sheffield and Frank Storm Mottershaw, cinematographer of the "Sheffield Photo Company" Edited October 4, 2016 by paja
paja Posted October 5, 2016 Author Posted October 5, 2016 Janko Popović's saber, Historical Museum of Serbia
paja Posted October 5, 2016 Author Posted October 5, 2016 King Aleksandar Obrenović's M1861 cavalry saber
paja Posted October 5, 2016 Author Posted October 5, 2016 Prince Mihailo Obrenović's general's uniform and cavalry colonel's uniform Diplomatic uniform
paja Posted October 5, 2016 Author Posted October 5, 2016 Mihailo Valtrović's sketches for the Order of St. Prince Lazar Order of the Cross of Takovo Medal commemorating 50 years since the Second Serbian Uprising inside original box
paja Posted October 5, 2016 Author Posted October 5, 2016 7.62 mm Maxim M1910 machinegun, on a wheeled Sokolov’s mount Francotte M1871 Revolver, cal. 11 mm Flintlock pistol - skadarka Flintlock rifle - džeferdar of Mijat Mitrović
paul wood Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Radmilo, the machine gun is particularly impressive Paul
paja Posted October 5, 2016 Author Posted October 5, 2016 I've had a chance to see it in person and make couple of photos, they can be seen here.
BalkanCollector Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) 41 minutes ago, paul wood said: Radmilo, the machine gun is particularly impressive Paul Screw the machine gun look at that beautiful gun handle Just kidding. Great photos Paja! Edited October 5, 2016 by BalkanCollector
paul wood Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 I agree there are many ornately decorated pistols and rifles to be found in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, many of them of excellent craftsmanship, however I would love to get a chance to play with that machine gun. Paul
peter monahan Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 I love the photos of His Majesty on the horse: one rider, two handlers and 4 cloak holders. Gotta be a government job!
paja Posted October 7, 2016 Author Posted October 7, 2016 Vojvoda Stepa Stepanović's cigarette holder, National Museum Čačak
paja Posted October 7, 2016 Author Posted October 7, 2016 Few more photos of the Kosta Protić's amazing saber, National Museum Čačak
paja Posted October 8, 2016 Author Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) One more incredible saber kept at Oplenac. It was presented to Aleksandar Karađorđević on September 21st 1920 in Sarajevo by Smail-aga Ćemalović and Atanasije Šola who lead the delegation from Mostar. The saber is decorated with gold, silver and brilliants and it was made by "Doder Brothers" (Браћа Додер). Inscription on the blade: "Краљевићу Ослободиоцу - Вјерна Херцеговина 1920" or in English "To Prince Liberator - Faithful Herzegovina 1920". Names of the places where the most important battles of the Serbian Army took place during wars of 1912-1918 are inscribed on the scabbard. Source: Mr. Branko Bogdanović's article published in Politikin magazin few years ago Edited October 8, 2016 by paja
BalkanCollector Posted October 8, 2016 Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Remarkable sabre! I love that Aleksandar's "A" with a crown and the lion. Edited October 8, 2016 by BalkanCollector
paja Posted October 8, 2016 Author Posted October 8, 2016 During WW2 Germans kept the saber at the White Palace (Бели двор) located in the Royal Compound. After the liberation and confiscation of the property belonging to the royal family in 1947 the saber was given to the National Museum in Belgrade. There it was packed in a crate together with other objects, stored in museum's depot and forgotten about. Almost 5 decades passed before the saber was "re-discovered" during the 1990s. Aleksandar and Petar II with saber.
paja Posted October 19, 2016 Author Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) I finally visited the exhibition about vojvoda Bojović and I must say that I'm very impressed. I presumed there would be more visitors in the first days after opening so I waited a while. I was practically alone today so I took my time and made hundreds of photos. I'll slowly post those which I consider the best. Entrance is of course free and visitors can buy a very nice and comprehensive catalog for around 4 euros (500 RSD). I bought a copy for myself and I'm very pleased with it. Vojvoda's overcoat Edited October 19, 2016 by paja
paja Posted October 19, 2016 Author Posted October 19, 2016 Promotions: Artillery 2nd Lieutenant, 1880 Cavalry 1st Lieutenant, 1883 Cavalry Captain 2nd Class, 1888 General Staff Captain 1st Class, 1891
paja Posted October 19, 2016 Author Posted October 19, 2016 General Staff Major, 1893 Infantry Lieutenant Colonel, 1897 General Staff Colonel, 1901
paja Posted October 19, 2016 Author Posted October 19, 2016 Medal bar Commemorative Medal of the Wars of 1876-1878 Commemorative Cross of the War of 1885-86
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