U video published on 27.07.2022 on the YouTube channel NumizmatikaNET, we presented Yugoslav Order of the People's Liberation. It is a high decoration established back in 1943, whose appearance as well as the purpose of its awarding has changed over time.
The video shows different types of fastenings, but not all possible variants are shown. In this post, we present a view of different fastening variants, as well as other differences that may appear on the reverse side of the decoration (hallmarks, numbering, etc.).
This is probably not a definitive representation of the diversity, as other variants are also possible considering the type of fastening, numbering, and hallmarks.
Screw models
These models have a screw on them. Earlier models used a “butterfly” screw, while later models had standard IKOM screws.
Older solid-color model made of thin sheet metal. Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
Newer model with butterfly screw and numbering. Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
Newer model with a large screw (IKOM ZAGREB) and numbering. Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
Newer model with a small screw (IKOM ZAGREB), numbering, and hallmarks. Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
Newer model with a small screw (IKOM ZAGREB), IKOM ZAGREB marking, numbering, and hallmarks. Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
Newer model with a small screw (IKOM ZAGREB). Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
Vertical needle models
A vertical fastening pin was used for these models.
Newer model with a vertical thick needle (ZNB COINAGE) and numbering. Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
Newer model with a vertical needle (luxury fastening) and hallmarks. Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
Horizontal needle models
These models used a horizontal fastening pin.
Newer model with a horizontal needle (luxury fastening) and numbering. Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
Newer model with horizontal needle and numbering. Source: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
This video presents a high Yugoslav decoration – the Order of the People's Liberation. This decoration was established back during the Second World War, in 1943, and was most likely designed by Đorđe Andrejević Kun and Antun Augustinčić. This video was published on NumizmatikaNET YouTube channel it was filmed in July 2022 and produced for documentary and educational purposes.
Author: Zlatko Viščević
Photos: Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store [www.cbm-store.com].
