Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic. An Order Of National Liberation, Type Iii, Cased Auction Archive Colorado General Mess Menu imprint

Colorado General Mess Menu imprint in red ink on the reverse

the reverse with handwritten subject names

chipping evident in the orange enamels on the sun and in the green enamels on the trees

Naming is engraved in capitals on the reverse

minor material fatigue and oxidation evident

Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic. An Order Of National Liberation, Type Iii, Cased Auction Archive Colorado General Mess Menu imprint(Orden narodnog oslobodjenja). Instituted in 1943. In silver gilt with red enamels, unmarked, number stamped "49" on the reverse, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, light contact, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, blue pebbled exterior, lid inscribed "ORDEN "NARODNE OSLOBOENJA" ", inside lid in white nylon, base with a recessed medal bed in black felt, measuring 74. 8 mm (w) x