Croatia, Independent State. A Wound Medal, Gold Grade, c.1943

(Ranjenička kolajna). Instituted in 1943. In gilded zinc, measuring 32.3 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, minor edge nicks, scattered gilt wear, on its original ribbon with hook and eye, the ribbon with one blue stripe indicating one wound, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Wound Medal was instituted on April 8, 1943 and awarded to those killed or injured in combat, in two grades.