(Orden Jugoslavenske krune). Instituted in 1930. Type II with Laurel Wreath. In silver with red, white, green, light blue and dark blue enamels, measuring 55.2 mm (w) x 76 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original full-length neck ribbon backed in the centre by a cravat pad with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, royal blue pebbled exterior, marked "JUGOSLOVENSKA KRUNA III." (Order of the Yugoslav Crown, III Class) on the lid, inside lid in white cloth, padded and maker marked "HUGUENIN FRERES & Co. Médailleurs LE LOCLE (SUISSE)" in French and Serbian, base with a recessed medal bed in black felt, measuring 92 mm (w) x 160 mm (h) x 32.5 mm (d), exhibiting scuffing on the exterior, along with wear evident in the fabric overlying the hinged area that exposes the wooden framework, case near very fine.
Footnote: The Order of The Yugoslav Crown was instituted by King Alexander I of Yugoslavia on April 5, 1930, to commemorate his changing of the name of the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, in five classes: I Class Grand Cross, II Class Grand Officer, III Class Commander, IV Class Officer and V Class Knight.

