Yugoslavia, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, Second Class Officers Cross Newly Listed the son of a poor

the son of a poor worker from Bârlad

William Carson would later serve in His Majesty's forces during the Second World War and was Killed in Action

reverse centerpiece impressed "270" amidst embossed Korean and blue enamel circles

(Знак ордена Святого Андрея Первозванного)

Grand Officer by W

Yugoslavia, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, Second Class Officers Cross Newly Listed the son of a poor(Orden za Vojne Zasluge). Golden Swords. A frosted silver star, insignia in gilt bronze with red enamels with green enamel laurels, measuring 65. 5 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), 58. 4 grams, unmarked, vertical pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: Awarded to military officers for outstanding military merit, and issued during 1963 1991 period.