This official commemorative badge is issued by the Firefighting Association of Croatia (Vatrogasni Savez Hrvatske) and marks a 30-year service or anniversary milestone. The badge features gilt-tone metal with high-quality enamel detailing, presented in the original red award box.
Designed for formal recognition within the Croatian firefighting community, this piece carries historical significance relating to state civil protection and public safety institutions.
Official commemorative badge β Vatrogasni Savez Hrvatske
Marked Zagreb with β30β milestone inscription
Gilt-tone metal with colored enamel
Original presentation box included
Rear fastening screw with maker marking ("AUREA CELJE")
Well-preserved condition, minimal wear
Suitable for collectors of emergency services, Croatia, ex-Yugoslavia memorabilia
Authentic organization-issued item, not a replica novelty
Organized firefighting in Croatia has roots in the late 19th century with the development of volunteer brigades during Austro-Hungarian administration. Modern national coordination evolved during the 20th century, with Vatrogasni Savez Hrvatske serving as a central institution supporting training, civil protection, public safety, and volunteer firefighting organizations.
Commemorative badges like this were typically awarded:
For long-term service or operational contribution
For anniversary events and regional association milestones
As ceremonial presentation gifts to officials and members
The presence of a five-point red star suggests production during the socialist period (SFR Yugoslavia era) or transitional years, while Croatian-language inscription connects it specifically to national organizations rather than federal-level Yugoslav institutions.
Today, such items are collected for their historical relevance to:
Croatian civil defense
Socialist-era insignia
Emergency service heritage
Balkan regional history
Condition: Pre-owned, stored in box
Front: enamel + gilt-tone decorative wreath
Back: screw-back fastening (mechanical)
Marking: AURORA CELJE (historic manufacturer of official insignia)
Case: red presentation box, minor age-related wear
Condition Description:
Pre-owned commemorative badge issued by Vatrogasni Savez Hrvatske (Zagreb). Gilt-tone metal with enamel, with original presentation box and screw-back fastening. Minor wear from storage. See photos for exact condition.
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Domestic (Croatia): Hrvatska poΕ‘ta / courier
International: tracked global delivery
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30-day return policy
Item must be returned in original condition
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