Yugoslav order "For merit to the people" 3. №46638

Original medal in a good collectable condition. Silver, gilding. 41 mm diameter. Manufacturer COM, Zagreb. Original guaranteed.

Award of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It was awarded for special services to the country, both in the field of national security and for contributions to the development of the economy, science and culture. The Order was established by the Chairmanship of the Anti-Fascist Veche of the People's Liberation of Yugoslavia by decree dated June 9, 1945, along with the medal "For Services to the People." The order had three degrees: I degree with a gold star, II degree with a silver star and III degree with a bronze star. The author of the appearance of the order and the medal was George Andreevich-Kun. The Order was awarded to individuals for outstanding achievements in building a socialist state, organizing and ensuring national security, and achievements in the fields of economics, science, and culture. By the end of 1986, 5568 people were awarded the Order of the first degree, 39534 people the Order of the second degree, 282864 people the Order of the third degree and 430666 people the Medal.