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.
Everybody's equal, But some more than others!
"Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski
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 Wrote: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.