Republic of Serbia. A Gold Arkan's Medal for Bravery Miloš Obilić

(Arkanova medalja Miloša Obilića/Арканoвa медаља Милоша Обилића) c. 1993; medal die struck in solid Gold (900 fine), 35mm, weighs (without ribbon) 27.5 grams, maker marked "ZM" (Zlatarna Majdanpek), in mint condition, and extremely rare. In original case of issue.

 

Footnote: the medal was privately issued by Željko Ražnatović (Serbian Cyrillic: Жељко Ражнатовић), 17 April 1952 – 15 January 2000, better known as Arkan (Аркан), to his most loyal members of the Serb Volunteer Guard. Not many details exists about when the medal was commissioned by Arkan, but it is believed sometimes during the Yugoslav Wars (1991-95). It is believed approximately 25-30 medals were awarded to his most loyal subjects/fighters.