Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic. An Order Of The People's Hero (Order Of The National Hero), Second Example By Ikom, C.1975 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Johann Georg Holtzhey (1729-1808)

Johann Georg Holtzhey (1729-1808)

measuring 44 mm x 55 mm

In overall better than fine condition

constructed of fine field-grey wool with a rayon interior liner

then transferred to Barnwell Military Hospital

Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic. An Order Of The People's Hero (Order Of The National Hero), Second Example By Ikom, C.1975 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Johann Georg Holtzhey (1729-1808)(Orden narodnog heroja). Instituted in 1943. In gilt tombac, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Ikom of Zagreb, measuring 43. 7 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very light contact, on its original full length neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the People's Hero (AKA Order of the National Hero) was instituted on August 15, 1943 and awarded to individuals, military units and other organizations for