Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, I Class With Swords, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity minesweeping and alike

minesweeping and alike

author of book “The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross”)

measuring 61 mm x 46 mm

on a bronzed and gilt aluminum chain

on a Wehrmacht green wool backing with black paper backer

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, I Class With Swords, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity minesweeping and alike(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. In bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 51. 2 mm (w) x 51. 5 mm (h), mild crazing and scratches evident on the reverse, however, the enamels are intact, on an original full length of neck war ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir was an order awarded by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH). It was established as a "visible sign of decoration for merits