Order Of The Grand Star Of Yugoslavia.

[Taz]

This award was instituted on February, 1, 1954.
It was awarded to dignitaries of foreign states for strengthening of communications with SFRJU.
Up to 1985 115 awards had been issued.

Pic CO YY) Eddie.

[Taz]

Here is a more detailed pic of the Order Of Grand Star Of Yugoslavia.

Eddie.

[Taz]

Commanders Cross, Gilded with enamel, the red star has semi-precious stones.
On a neck ribbon.

Eddie.

[DutchBoy]

Hi Eddie,

I found some pics of other classes of this order.

This is the grand cross sash badge and breast star.

[DutchBoy]

And here's the 2nd class (grand commander) breast star that goes along with the neck badge in post #1. (Neck badge alone for 3rd class (commander) as you mentioned)

[charlet]

looks like scans from the Paul Hieronymussen's book...nice order!

[DutchBoy]

looks like scans from the Paul Hieronymussen's book...nice order!

I just found that book at a militaria show this weekend...excellent little book! I posted some more info from it in the Albania section to fill that section out a little.

[new world]

Treat for fellow collectors:

Grand Star of Yugoslavia worn on the neck with Breast Badge.

Type 1 with rubies to the stars on neck badge and the star.

Only 320 awarded.

William

[Soviet]

So you are the lucky guy who bought it. :D :thumbsup

[Riley1965]

William,
You are truly a lucky man!!! That must have cost a "pretty penny"!!!

:thumbsup :thumbsup Doc