Award Citation: Croatia, Military Order of the Trefoil, 4th Class

/ Phaleristics, Militaria, DECORATIONS

The Military Order of the Iron Trefoil, 4th Class, was a decoration of the Independent State of Croatia (1941–1945) and held the 22nd place in the order of precedence. It was awarded to domestic and foreign military personnel for wartime acts achieved through personal initiative, dedication, and deliberate leadership in operations that achieved particular success.

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Banknote view: Yugoslavia 500 Dinars 1986 Nikola Tesla

/ Banknotes, Numismatics, Video

In today's video, we are presenting the 500 dinars banknote of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with the issue date of May 16, 1986. The banknote features the image of Nikola Tesla, specifically the sculpture of Nikola Tesla created by the Croatian sculptor Frano Kršinić. For this type of banknote, there are two more issue dates: August 12, 1978, and

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Zlatko Viščević – Statement for RTL Direkt regarding the introduction of the euro in Croatia – June 2, 2022.

/ ARTICLE, Numismatics, GENERAL, NEWS

A short statement by Zlatko Viščević for the RTL Direkt show on the occasion of the introduction of the euro in Croatia. The introduction provides a brief overview of the introduction of the Croatian dinar and the kuna into the payment system of the Republic of Croatia.

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Display of designation: Yugoslavia, Commemorative Medal of the October Revolution in Russia of 1917

/ Phaleristics, DECORATIONS, Military insignia

The Commemorative Medal of the October Revolution was established in 1947 and was awarded to Yugoslav participants on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the 1917 October Socialist Revolution in Russia. This badge is very rare because it was awarded in a very small number of copies and was not awarded after 1947 due to the Resolution

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Banknote overview: Yugoslavia 100,000 Dinars 1989 Girl

/ Banknotes, Numismatics, Video

The 100,000 dinar banknote with the issue date of May 1, 1989, is one of the most recognizable Yugoslav banknotes from the late 80s. Many know it by the name “girl,” although it was also called “červena” (črvena, červenka). At the time of its release into circulation, it was the banknote with the highest nominal value ever.

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Award Presentation: Vukovar Commemorative Medal

/ Phaleristics, DECORATIONS

The Vukovar Memorial Medal was established in 1998 and is one of the rarest Croatian decorations. It was awarded for active participation in the defense of eastern Croatia, as well as for the contribution to the peaceful reintegration of the occupied Croatian Danube region into the constitutional and legal order of the Republic of Croatia. This medal features the motif of the Vučedol

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Award presentation: Croatia, Order of Ban Jelačić

/ Phaleristics, DECORATIONS

In today's video, we are presenting the Order of Ban Jelačić, the tenth most important decoration of the Republic of Croatia. This decoration is named after Count Josip Jelačić Bužimski, a Croatian national hero and ban. The Order of Ban Jelačić is awarded to officials, officers, and commanders for success in command and military merits.

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