Yugoslavia – Order of Freedom Medal Badge – Museum Quality Replica (WWII Rare Decoration)

Yugoslavia – The Order of Freedom Medal Badge – Museum-Quality Replica (WWII Era Design)

• Type: Replica medal (not an original issued order)

• Country: Yugoslavia / later Serbia & Montenegro

• Established: 12 June 1945

• Material: Multi-layer brass with enamel finish

• Diameter: approx. 68 mm (2.67 in)

• Weight: approx. 46 g (1.62 oz)

• Condition: New, hand-crafted museum reproduction

Historical Background

The Order of Freedom (Orden slobode) was the highest military decoration of Yugoslavia, created in 1945 by the Presidium of the AVNOJ (later the People’s Assembly). It was awarded to commanders of large military units for exceptional leadership and courage in battle, as well as to distinguished allied commanders.

It was the second-highest state award in Yugoslavia after the Order of the Yugoslav Great Star and one of the rarest orders, awarded only 7 times before the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Notable Recipients

• Josip Broz Tito

• Ivan Gošnjak

• Koča Popović

• Kosta Nađ

• Peko Dapčević

• Marshal Georgy Zhukov (USSR)

• Leonid Brezhnev (USSR)

Later, after the dissolution of Yugoslavia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro) continued to use this order, awarding it in 1999 to Dragoljub Ojdanić and Nebojša Pavković.

Replica Details

This museum-level reproduction has been carefully hand-crafted to mirror the original design.

• Large, multi-layer construction with enamel finish

• Precision detail and weight for an authentic feel

• Crafted by hand – extremely rare to find at this quality level

Collector’s Significance

Because of its historic prestige and extreme rarity, the Order of Freedom remains one of the most sought-after decorations among collectors of:

• Yugoslavian orders & medals

• World War II memorabilia

• Cold War decorations

⚠️ Note: This item is a replica reproduction intended for collectors, historians, and display purposes. It is not an original awarded decoration.