Yugoslav Collection

IVO ANDRIC (1892-1975). Yugoslav writer

Man Races Train
Montengro peasant Yoyin Milovich claims he can run faster than a Yugoslav train - and proves it by beating it in a race between Bar and Sutorman

Caricature of Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980), cartoon from Krokodil magazine (colour litho)
CHT211491 Caricature of Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980), cartoon from Krokodil magazine (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon - Prince Paul of Yugoslavia
An interesting group portrait taken at the Hertfordshire home of the Earl of Strathmore in 1920: (left) Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) (1900-2002)

Poster, JAT, Yugoslav Airlines Date: 20th century

Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman
Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980), Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, Prime Minister of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) from 1943 to 1963 and its President from 1953 to 1980

ATR 72 YU-ALP
ATR 72-202 YU-ALP (msn 189), of JAT Yugoslav Airlines, on approach to Athens International Airport. Date: circa 1998

WW II Liberator bomber supplies Titos Yugoslav forces
Vintage World War II photograph - Liberator bomber heading towards its drop zone to supply food and ammuniition to Titos Yugoslav forces

Dornier Do J Wal seaplane, Kupari, Yugoslavia
Dornier Do J Wal seaplane, moored on the beach at Kupari, Yugoslavia. Date: 1930s

Queen Astrid of Belgium & King Leopold III, Memorial Service
Queen Astrid of Belgium & King Leopold III of Belgium at a Memorial Service for King Alexander I of Yugoslavia - October 1934. Date: 1934

St Georges Church - Oplenac Hill, Topola, Serbia
St Georges Church also known as Oplenac, is the mausoleum of the Serbian and Yugoslav royal house of Karadordevic located on top of the Oplenac Hill in the town of Topola, Serbia

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Banknote 500000000000 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 500000000000 Dinar, bearing the portrait of Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj (18331904) - Serbian poet. Date: circa 1990s

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 10000 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 10000 Dinar, bearing the portrait of Vuk Stefanovic Karadzic (1787-1864), a Serbian philologist and linguist Date: circa 1990s

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An abandoned submarine pen in Parja cove on the island of Vis

YUGOSLAVIA: COSTUME. Man wearing a traditional Balkan kilt, c1900

Yugoslav Sailor
A member of the Marinarezza guild of seamen of the Adriatic. Date: 1925

Ikarus IK-2 -these elderly Yugoslavian fighters proved no match for the Axis invaders

YUGOSLAVIA: COSTUME. Woman wearing a traditional Yugoslavian costume, c1900

YUGOSLAVIA: COSTUME. Young woman wearing a traditional costume, c1900

YUGOSLAVIA: COSTUMES. Women wearing traditional Yugoslavian costumes, c1900

NIKOLA PASIC (1845-1926). Serbian and Yugoslav politician and diplomat. Photograph, early 20th century

FERDINAND ASSASINATION. The bomb-thrower Nedeljko Cabrinovic in the custody of the Bosnian police after his attempt on the life of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo, June 28, 1914

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Banknote - 50000000000 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 50000000000 Dinar, bearing the portrait of Milos Obrenovic (Milosh Obrenovich) (1780-1860), Prince of Serbia from 1815 to 1839

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 50000000 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 50000000 Dinar, bearing the portrait of a young girl. Date: circa 1990s

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 5000000 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 5000000 Dinar, bearing the portrait of Dorde Petrovic (also known as George Petrovich, Karadorde or Black George) (17681817)

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 50000 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 50000 Dinar, bearing the portrait of Dorde Petrovic (also known as George Petrovich, Karadorde or Black George) (17681817)

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 5000 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 5000 Dinar, bearing the portrait of Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 10 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 10 Dinar, bearing the portrait of Josif Pancic, Serbian Botanist and Doctor (1814-1888). Date: circa 1990s

Cheers of welcome for Royal Dictator. View of Zagreb, Croatia. 7 January 1929

King of Serbias coup D etat. Professor Jovanovitch, the constitutional history expert, who was summoned by the King of Serbia to discuss the constitutional change. 7 January 1929

Yugoslavias Winston. Dr Stanko Shverlyuga. 16 January 1929

Yugoslav Hawker Hurricane I

Josip Broz Tito (1892 - 1980) Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman. Secretary-General (later President) of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia (1939-80), led the WWII Yugoslav resistance movement

Fiume, Croatia - Free State Period
The new Italo-Yugoslav Quarter at Fiume/Rijeka. A location with a spectacularly varied past, under the control of many differing powers over the centuries

Pachitch, Serbian Premier / Stamp
NIKOLA PASIC (PASHITCH or PACHITCH), (1845 - 1926) Notable Serbian and Yugoslav politician and diplomat

Portland Harbour - Croatian Mother Ship
A Croatian Mother Ship with two Croatian (Yugoslavian as was at this time) submarines moored at the Naval Base at Portland, Dorset

Yugoslavian Submarine at Plymouth - Nebojaa
Yugoslav Submarine at Plymouth - the Nebojaa

Yugoslavian Girl reading a love letter - portrait
A striking postcard in vidid colours, depicting a pretty Yugoslavian Girl reading a love letter, possibly from a partner away fighting in a distant land

Ivan Mestrovich
IVAN MESTROVICH Yugoslav sculptor

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"Yugoslav: A Tapestry of History and Culture" From the profound words of Ivo Andric to the adrenaline rush of a man racing against a train, Yugoslavia has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. The vibrant poster of JAT, Yugoslav Airlines, beckons us to explore this diverse land. The death of Josip Broz Tito, the visionary Yugoslav statesman, marked the end of an era. As he lay in state, his legacy echoed through every corner of Yugoslavia. Tito's revolutionary spirit and statesmanship shaped a nation that stood strong amidst turbulent times. In the skies above Yugoslavia soared the ATR 72 YU-ALP aircraft - a symbol of progress and connectivity. It carried dreams and aspirations across borders, uniting people from different walks of life. Beyond politics and aviation lies another story - one filled with love and royalty. Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon found her heart intertwined with Prince Paul of Yugoslavia as their paths crossed in history's embrace. Yet amidst all these tales, it is impossible to overlook the pivotal role played by Yugoslavia during World War II. Liberator bombers supplied vital support to Tito's forces as they fought for freedom against oppression. Yugoslavia stands as a testament to resilience, diversity, and unity despite its eventual dissolution into separate nations. Its rich tapestry weaves together literature, aviation marvels, political giants like Josip Broz Tito, and wartime heroism.