A Socialist Yugoslavian Order Of Military Merit; 2Nd Class With Gold Swords Newly Listed Impressed (John Barraclief

Impressed (John Barraclief

The Battalion was opposite a junction point in the enemy lines that marked the boundary between the Chinese 39th and 40th Armies (commanded by Generals Xinquan and Yucheng respectively)

on blue ribbon)

South Africa on April 26

designating the wearer to be an enlisted man

A Socialist Yugoslavian Order Of Military Merit; 2Nd Class With Gold Swords Newly Listed Impressed (John BarracliefThree piece construction, silver gilt with red and green enamelled insignia, on an eight pointed silver star base, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Ikom of Zagreb, 66 mm x 66 mm, vertical pinback, contact marks evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "ORDEN ZA VOJNE ZASLUGE SA ZLATNIM MAEVIMA" on the lid, slotted medal bed, wear on the exterior, case fine. Footnote: The order was