Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic. A Cased Order of the Yugoslav Flag, II Class Grand Officer, by Ikom of Zagreb, c. 1975

(Orden Jugoslovenske Zastave sa Zlatnim Vencem). Instituted November 26th, 1947. A cased Order of the Yugoslav Flag, II. Class Grand Officer, consisting of:

1. The Neck Badge. Constructed of silver and gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a five-pointed star with three gilded peaks in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a large flag constructed of blue, white, and red enamels bearing a central five-pointed star and a wreath spreading up with a flag rod on the left side, the reverse featuring a red enameled flame within a gilded wreath, suspended from a gilded suspender consisting of dual wheat stalks, suspended from an elongated swivel ring using its period original and full-length neck ribbon, unmarked but historically manufactured by Ikom of Zagreb, measuring 61.0 mm (w) x 89.5 mm (h- inclusive of integral wreath suspension), weighing 79.6 grams (including ribbon), gilt wear on reverse, enamels intact, very fine.

2. The Breast Badge. Constructed of silver and gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a five-pointed star with three gilded peaks in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a large flag constructed of blue, white, and red enamels bearing a central five-pointed star and a wreath spreading up with a flag rod on the left side, the reverse with a horizontal pinback assembly, 800 silver mark and IKOM manufacturer mark, measuring 60.3 mm (w) x 63.2 mm (l), weighing 57.7 grams, loss of gilt and silver finish, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. 

Accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core, the exterior with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior, the exterior of the lid is embossed “Orden Jugoslovenske Zastave sa Zlatnim Vencem” in gilt, the interior of the lid lined with padded off-white silk, the exterior with functional dual metal hinges, intact dual fabric hinge covers, and a present but broken exterior clasp closure, measures 155 mm (w) x 245 mm (h) x 50 mm (d), lid has been split at the creases and there is a large wrinkle in the leatherette across the top, near very fine.