Yugoslav Royalist Partisan Badge

[barnsley]

I unearthed this badge and award letter amongst family possessions during a clear out. It seems to have been awarded to a relative who was in the British Army, in November 1945 in Italy . Seems strange to give it to a British Officer? It is numbered 000516 on the back. Can anyone explain? Is it worth anything?

[El Ninja]

That is the Chetnik soldier's sign.

It was made and issued in the aftermath of WW2 in camps in Italy and Germany. 

Awarded exclusively to soldiers, civilians were ineligible.

It is no wonder that some were awarded to Allied forces, being that the Chetniks were attempting to represent themselves as genuine freedom fighters, and not collaborationists.

Should be made out of aluminium. The document probably has the signature and stamp of the issuing officer, and maybe an exact location.

 

As for the worth point, it does bear value, especially with a document. As those were easily lost or destroyed. 

Edited February 28, 2023 by El Ninja
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