Orders, Decorations and Medals

Jugoslavia, Republic, Order of Military Merit, 1st class, breast star in silver, gilt and enamels, in case of issue, good very fine £120-140

Instituted in 1951 as an award for military merit which can also be awarded to civilians. It was usually awarded to military commanders who by ability had maintained morale or set high standards of achievement and distinction. The order comprised a breast star only, in three classes.