Yugoslavia – Order of the Great Star Medal Badge – Highest State Decoration Museum Replica (85 mm)

Yugoslavia – Order of the Great Star Medal Badge – Museum Replica (Highest State Order)

• Type: Replica badge (not an original state-issued award)

• Country: Yugoslavia (SFRY)

• Established: 1 February 1954 by Josip Broz Tito

• Material: Multi-layer metal with enamel finish

• Diameter: approx. 85 mm (3.35 in)

• Condition: New, museum-quality reproduction

Historical Background

The Order of the Yugoslav Star (Orden jugoslavenske velike zvijezde / Orden jugoslovenske velike zvezde) was established in 1954 by President Josip Broz Tito as a state order of merit.

Originally issued in three classes, and expanded to four classes in 1961, it recognized extraordinary contributions to international peace, friendship, and cooperation.

The highest class, known as the Order of the Yugoslav Great Star, was the highest state decoration in Yugoslavia, awarded primarily to foreign heads of state and high-ranking officials.

Replica Details

• Faithful museum-quality reproduction

• Large and impressive 85 mm design

• Precision enamel work and multi-layer detailing

• Crafted to closely match the look of the original order

Collector’s Significance

As Yugoslavia’s highest state award, the Great Star is one of the most significant decorations of the Cold War era. Originals were awarded only on rare occasions, making this reproduction a valuable addition for collectors of:

• Yugoslavian orders and medals

• Cold War history

• 20th-century international decorations

⚠️ Note: This is a replica reproduction intended for collectors, historians, and display purposes. It is not an original issued decoration and carries no official value.