Believe it or not, last year the EU received its own decoration. Yes, you read that right: after the common currency, common directives, common funds, common crises, and the common feeling that no one quite knows what was actually decided in Brussels, the European Union has now also received its own order. Officially it is […]
Phaleristic tragicomedy of the European Order of Merit Read more »
In phaleristics, an auxiliary historical science that deals with the study of decorations, medals, orders, commemorative plaques, military insignia, and related items, the term miniature has a very clear meaning. Miniatures are scaled-down versions of decorations, made to look like the original, full-sized decoration, but in a smaller format. They are not a replacement in the sense of a regular
The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels (Musée royal de l’Armée et d’Histoire militaire / Koninklijk Museum van het Leger en de Krijgsgeschiedenis) is one of the most important military-historical museums in Belgium. It is located in the Parc du Cinquantenaire / Jubelpark complex, at Cinquantenaire
In an interview for the Ding podcast, Zlatko Viščević talks about the challenges of professional numismatics and faleristics. In the video, you can see how the professional path of a numismatist unfolded and what that job looks like more closely on a daily basis. Also, the interview discusses many of the problems as well
Another traditional collectors' fair was held in Zagreb, gathering enthusiasts, collectors, and dealers of numismatics, philately, phaleristics, badges, postcards, and other similar items. This fair has been held for many years now and has been marked by ups and downs. But lately
Report from the Zagreb collectibles fair (Vukovarska), March 9, 2024. Read more »
The militaria fair in Šempeter pri Gorici in Slovenia is one of the most famous militaria fairs in this part of Europe. This fair is organized by the „Soška Fronta“ association from Nova Gorica and is being held for the 32nd time, which is a tradition worthy of all respect. At this fair, presented in
Report from the militaria fair in Šempeter pri Gorici, Slovenia, 03.03.2024. Read more »
During its brief existence (1941–1945), the Independent State of Croatia created and awarded numerous decorations. One of these decorations is the Order of Merit, specifically the Order of Merit 2nd Class. This decoration was established on December 19, 1942, by the Legal Decree on the Establishment of the Order of Merit and occupied
Award presentation: Croatia, Order of Merit 2nd Class for Christians Read more »
The “Žižkov” Military Museum is the most significant military-historical museum in the Czech Republic. The museum is located in the capital city of Prague, at the foot of Vitkov Hill, and has existed since 1929. The museum abounds with numerous exhibits, among which entire uniforms, sabers, medals, and the like particularly stand out. As such, this museum is
The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir 1st Class with Swords is a decoration of the Independent State of Croatia that was established on May 17, 1941, by the Legal Decree on the Establishment of the Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, and it occupied the 17th place in the order of precedence of decorations of the Independent State of Croatia. It was awarded to domestic and foreign military personnel for
The Order of the Yugoslav Crown was established on April 5, 1930, as a decoration in „memory of the Liberation and Unification of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and in recognition of work for the King and the Fatherland, as well as state and national unity.“ It is the only order established in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, while practically
Presentation of decoration: Yugoslavia, Order of the Yugoslav Crown, 1st Class Read more »
In the video from July 27, 2022, published on the YouTube channel NumizmatikaNET, we presented the Yugoslav Order of the People's Liberation. It is a high decoration established back in 1943, whose appearance and purpose of awarding changed over time. The video shows different types of fastening, but
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Following the withdrawal from Belgrade under heavy pressure from Soviet forces, German forces destroyed the Danube bridge in Belgrade in May 1944. The reconstruction of this extremely important bridge leading towards Pančevo required a considerable period of time. However, with the engagement of Soviet engineers and local builders, the bridge
1946 Yugoslav medal for the construction of the bridge over the Danube Read more »
In today's video, we are presenting a Yugoslav decoration: the Order of the People's Army with a Silver Wreath, also known as the Order of the People's Army, Third Class. This order was established in 1952 and, at the time of its introduction, held the 29th place in the order of precedence of Yugoslav decorations. It was awarded for special merits achieved in the building and
Award presentation: Yugoslavia, Order of the People's Army with Silver Wreath, 3rd Class Read more »
In today's video, we are presenting a Yugoslav decoration – the Order of the Republic with a Silver Wreath (2nd class). It was awarded in socialist Yugoslavia for special merits in the fields of education, science, art, culture, and other areas of public activity. There are two variants of this decoration: with the coat of arms of the FPRY (5 torches) and the coat of arms
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