Bosnia And Herzegovina. An Order Of Freedom

In silver, a triangular shaped awards with grooves representing short rays, the center medallion is convex with consists of a smooth 22K Gold surface with a central rose of six petals of diamonds surrounding one sapphire, this rose is surrounded by a wreath ornament, the whole medallion is encircled by a ring of 30 square tiles with a sapphire in each one, the reverse presents a convex done showing the geographical area of BiH with the inscription ORDEN R BiH 1994, with marks S990 and SF denoting manufacture by Softic from Sarajevo, worn on a triangular metal support with green and white enamel strips with a stylized rosette in the alcove, the reverse is hollow with a horizontal pin, measures 51.9mm (w) x 100.3mm (h – inclusive of suspension), weighs 51.7 grams, enamels and stones intact, very minor contact, and exceedingly rare decoration in extremely fine condition.

Accompanied by an enamelled ribbon bar with a central green bar with a thin white and thin blue enamel stripe at each edge, reverse with horizontal pin and marked SOFIC & CO SARAJEVO, enamels intact, in very fine condition.

Contained in a blue leatherette case with white silk interior lid and red velvet removable base, measures 128mm (w) x 168mm (l) x 35mm (d), minor wear, in extremely fine condition.

Footnote: On April 14, 1994, with the decree with legal force on decorations of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Presidency of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina established the Order of Freedom at the proposal of the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Order of Freedom is awarded for outstanding achievements in leading and commanding the largest military units and institutions in the war. The Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and General Rasim Delić were awarded the Order of Freedom.