Macedonia, Republic. An Uprising Commemorative Award, By Ikom, C.1950 United Republic of whether there was a shortage

whether there was a shortage of horses in England and the state of British manpower

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bronzed insignia on a silvered metal base

An M43 cap constructed of blue-grey wool

likely a souvenir of Coronation ceremonies

Macedonia, Republic. An Uprising Commemorative Award, By Ikom, C.1950 United Republic of whether there was a shortageA Silver Macedonian Ilinden Commemorative Award by IKOM In silver, silver gilt, 61. 5x61. 5mm, by IKOM Zagreb, hallmarked, screw back, weighs 76 grams, numbered "232", very fine, very scarce. This Award was instituted in 1950 by the government of the Republic of Macedonia within Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia, and issued to commemorate Macedonian Uprising against the Turks on St. Ilija Day, August 2, 1903.