Yugoslavia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, V Class Knight, C.1940 Auction Archive raised enamelled and painted image

raised enamelled and painted image of the Virgin Mary on the obverse centrepiece

and towards the end of the same year he was promoted to Major

to reward distinction in the defence of the socialist homeland and to actively recognize successful combat missions on ships

or South African War)

2nd Class - Silvered bronze

Yugoslavia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, V Class Knight, C.1940 Auction Archive raised enamelled and painted imageOrden Jugoslavenske krune. Instituted in 1930. In silver gilt with red, white, green, light blue and dark blue enamels, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 57. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, slight enamel chipping,with original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of The Yugoslav Crown was instituted by King Alexander I of Yugoslavia on April 5, 1930, to commemorate his changing of the