Military Order of the Star of Karageorg, in Silver
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SKU: 01.SRB.0106.102.01.000
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Soldier's Military Cross of Kara-George (also known as Military Order of the Star of Karageorge with Swords); Cross Silver Grade, in silvered/gilded bronze, 39x61mm (including crown suspension), marked "BRONZE" on the ring, of typical WWI period manufacture by French maker (reverse dated 1914-16), with old French style ribbon, of excellent quality manufacture,with fine silver and gilded highlights, with fine old patina., in virtually mint condition. A superb example. The cross was awarded to NCO's and soldiers for exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice, and was the highest bravery award given to Serbian NCO's and soldiers during WW1.
The Military Order of the Star of Karageorge was instituted on May 28, 1915 to reward Serbian and foreigners NCO's and other ranks in recognition of "exceptional personal bravery and self-sacrifice."
The Order had two classes: Gold and Silver. If the recipient was repeatedly rewarded, twigs of oak and laurel were added to the ribbon each time.
The Order was mainly awarded for service during WWI.
These crosses display the war years on the reverse. It might be found inscription with "1914-15", "1914-16", "1914-17", and "1914-18". However, there are no examples dated 1914-15, and it is unknown if they were actually manufactured.
The low price of these crosses made mass scale production possible. Following the records, the gold grade was awarded to 1074 Serbians, and 37 foreigners, while the silver grade was granted to 1449 Serbians, and 836 foreigners.
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