Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Silver Grade Medal, By Braća Knaus, C.1941 Archive affixed to a period original

affixed to a period original tri-fold ribbon with a metal hook and eyelet

he showed marked coolness and initiative in assisting the unwounded soldiers to re-organise the gun crews and keep the guns firing continuously

raised bust of Adolf Hitler affixed in the centre

all in reverse image

the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 37447 of Friday

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Silver Grade Medal, By Braća Knaus, C.1941 Archive affixed to a period original(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. In silver, maker marked "BK" (Braa Knaus, Zagreb) on the ring and hallmarked with a Croatian goose flanked by a "III' at the left and an "A" at the right on the edge, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, edge nicks, on its original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir was an order awarded by the