Yugoslavia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Hero Of Socialist Labor GTRexclude 1950s (in brass

1950s (in brass

four pilot badges all in solid silver and gilded enamel made by IKOM ZAGREB

I award to the Obergefreiten Josef Wanniger of Pioneer Battalion 97 the Iron Cross 2nd Class

topped by initials “RKS”

The blade sits securely within a two-piece nickel-plated alloy hilt with a hooked quillon

Yugoslavia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Hero Of Socialist Labor GTRexclude 1950s (in brass(Orden narodnog heroja). Instituted in 1942. In bronze with a gold coloured gilt, measuring 444mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: This Order was the fifth highest state decoration. It was conferred upon Yugoslav citizens, factories, collectives, mines, sports teams, etc. in recognition of exceptional achievement. The Order could be awarded to foreigners and posthumously. The