Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic. An Order Of National Liberation, Type Iii, Cased Newly Listed padded purple interior

padded purple interior

oak leaf wreath

chippin and loss evident in the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring)

56mm  (w) x 65mm (h- inclusive of wreath suspension ring)

enameled centre

Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic. An Order Of National Liberation, Type Iii, Cased Newly Listed padded purple interior(Orden narodnog oslobodjenja). Instituted in 1943. In silver gilt with red enamels, unmarked, number stamped "49" on the reverse, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, light contact, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, blue pebbled exterior, lid inscribed "ORDEN "NARODNE OSLOBOENJA" ", inside lid in white nylon, base with a recessed medal bed in black felt, measuring 74. 8 mm (w) x