Instituted November 26, 1947. A Grand Cross set of insignia, including a Grand Cross Sash Badge, in die-stamp silver gilt, the obverse presents a large flag with a central five point star and a wreath spreading up with flag rod on the left side, reverse presents two tac ties on each side, measures 110.28mm (w) x 59.94mm (h), weighs 107.1 grams (including ribbon), marked on left side with a silver quality mark denoting Former Yugoslavia manufacture since 1933 with a purity of 950/1000, light wear to obverse, worn on a full length sash lightly faded, very fine condition. Accompanied by a Star of the Order, a silver ten-point star composed of clusters of five smooth rays, the obverse medallion presents a textured silver five point star with smooth gilt rays in each quadrant, a central blue, white and red enamel flag sits in the center of a silver gilt wreath atop the silver star, reverse presents a single pin assembly with three central rivets, measures 77.85mm (w) x 81.15mm (h), weighs 123.9 grams, scratch test marks evident on reverse, enamels intact, oxidation to silver rays, overall very fine condition.
MB: This Order was conferred in recognition of extraordinary contributions during the People's Liberation War that fostered national spirit and peaceful relations with other nations. The I Class has been awarded over 1300 times.