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RARE Croatia Sokol Badges Medals Lot Ivo Kerdic Zagreb 1910 Osijek 1921 Sveti Vi For Sale

RARE Croatia Sokol Badges Medals Lot Ivo Kerdic Zagreb 1910 Osijek 1921 Sveti Vi
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RARE 8-Piece Collection of Croatian & Yugoslavian Sokol Movement Medals and Badges (1910–1921)Masterpieces by Legendary Sculptor Ivo KerdićFor sale is a premium, highly cohesive museum-grade collection of 8 historical badges and medals documenting the golden era of the Croatian Sokol (Hrvatski Sokol) and the Yugoslavian Sokol movement. This unique set features multiple authenticated works by the most famous Croatian medalists of the 20th century,Ivo Kerdić.All items are in excellent vintage condition with sharp details and original attachments.Detailed List of the Items in the Set:
  1. 1st Croatian All-Sokol Rally Stickpin (Zagreb, 1910) — RARE
    • Description:Official long-pin memorial badge (spomenica) from the landmark 1910 rally in Zagreb. Features a stunning Art Nouveau (Secession) design of an ancient Croatian warrior with a sword and shield, with a falcon flying behind him.
    • Artist:Designed by Ivo Kerdić (features an official maker’s mark/hallmark on the reverse side near the pin).
  2. Official Croatian Sokol Rally Medal with Original Ribbon & Fringes (Zagreb)
    • Description:Large bronze slet medal featuring a beautiful relief of a gymnast in a deep bend. It comes completely intact with its original red-white-blue tricolor textile ribbon and heavy gold-metal fringes. Extremely rare to find with the textile elements in this pristine condition.
    • Artist:Signed artwork by Ivo Kerdić.
  3. II. Regional Sokol Rally Hexagon Badge (Osijek, 1921)
    • Description:Official bi-lingual (Cyrillic and Latin script) commemorative badge issued for the rally held on the historic holiday of Vidovdan in 1921 in Osijek. Features a strong profile of a falcon's head.
  4. II. Regional Sokol Rally Long-Pin Hat Badge (Osijek, 1921)
    • Description:The rare, matching long-pin stickpin variant from the 1921 Osijek rally. It features the coat of arms of the city of Osijek, flanked by two falcons and the text"U SPOMEN SOKOLSKE SLAVE"(In Memory of Sokol Glory).
    • Artist:Designed by Ivo Kerdić.
  5. Ancient Croatian Warrior Bronze Plaquette
    • Description:Round bronze badge displaying an early Croatian warrior holding a shield with the traditional chequered coat of arms (šahovnica) and a spear.
    • Artist:Designed by Ivo Kerdić.
  6. St. Vitus Memorial Clover Badge (Sveti Vid)
    • Description:Rare quatrefoil (clover-shaped) patriotic and religious badge depicting St. Vitus (Sveti Vid), the patron saint of Rijeka, sitting on a throne holding a model of the city and a shield with the Croatian chequered flag. Highly collectible regional piece.
  7. Hrvatski Sokol Club Shield Pin
    • Description:Traditional membership lapel pin shaped as a shield, featuring a sharp profile of a falcon over the Croatian chequered flag (šahovnica).
  8. Yugoslavian Sokol Eagle Badge
    • Description:Cut-out shaped metal badge featuring a prominent double-headed eagle holding a shield, representing the interwar Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (later Kingdom of Yugoslavia) era of the Sokol movement.
Shipping & Terms:
  • Worldwide Shipping:Shipped strictly via Registered, Tracked, and Insured International Priority Mail.
  • Packaging:Will be securely packed in protective materials to prevent any damage during transit.
  • Sale Conditions:Sold exclusively as a complete 8-piece lot. Individual pieces will not be sold separately.
An incredible opportunity for serious collectors of faleristics, Balkan history, Olympic/sports memorabilia, and those specializing in the numismatic artwork of Ivo Kerdić.the II. Pokrajinski slet in Osijek (Vidovdan 1921). Includes the rare large hexagon badge and the matching official long-pin hat badge (stickpin). Both designed by the legendary sculptor Ivo Kerdić.
  • Large Slet Medal:Beautiful relief of a gymnast, featuring its original tricolor ribbon and gold fringes in spectacular, complete condition.
  • Sveti Vid:Clover-shaped religious/patriotic badge depicting St. Vitus, patron of Rijeka.
  • Hrvatski Sokol:Early shield badge with the Croatian chequered flag (šahovnica).
  • Kerdic Warrior Plaque:Round bronze badge with a staro-croatian warrior holding a shield.
Worldwide tracked and insured shipping from Europe. Selling strictly as a complete lot.
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