The story of the tapestry return to the Serbian Royal Family

In 1986 my brother Slobodan Vasiljevic was enjoying a holiday in Serbia, During his stay in Serbia he purchased a gift for his father

Vladan Vasiljevic, the gift was a tapestry, made by the Serbian women from Lika as a present from Lika to King Aleksandar I as a wedding gift, a beautiful tapestry.

* The tapestry was taken from a museum in Serbia during World War 2.

* The tapestry was purchased from and old lady in Serbia , for $400 US dollars in 1986 By Slobodan Vasiljevic.

* SlobodanVasiljevic purchased the tapestry as a gift for his father Vladan Vasiljevic.

* The tapestry was returned to Australia in 1986.

* The tapestry remained in the care of the Vasiljevic family until 2006.

* My father Vladan Vasiljevic wishes where, for this tapestry to be returned to the Serbian Royal Family when the

Royal Family is returned to Serbia.

* Prince Aleksandar II came to Australia in 2006, This was the opportunity for the Vasiljevic Family to return the tapestry to its rightful owner.

* With the assistance of Stevan Sipka father Pavle Sipka , the Tapestry was taken to the St George Serbian Church at Cabramatta handed to the Vladika who returned the tapestry to Prince Aleksandar II.

*My Father Vladan Vasiljevic wish, have been completed.

* Vladan Vasiljevic (Dado) - Born 17th of March 1924 to Died 19th of July 2001.

English Translation

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Dear Vasiljevic

I would like to thank you for all your concerns and your father Vladan Vasiljevic's wishes

for the over half a century tapestry to be returned to its fatherland. I would also like to thank your mother

Mara Vasiljevic who took care of the tapestry and made sure the tapestry was returned to the Royal Family.

To you and your mother and father warm regards, I wish god gives you good health and happiness

Yours Sincerely

Prince Aleksandar II

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My Fathers Collection of Medals and Memorabilia

Collectors and buyers dont waste your time asking,the answer is NO

My Late Father Vladan Vasiljevic original pictures before and during WW2

Vladan Vasiljevic Standing in the Middle

Vladan Vasiljevic Standing near the Vehicle