Croatia, Independent State. An Ante Pavelić Bravery Medal, Gold Grade Medal, c.1943

(Zlatna Kolajna Ante Pavelić za junaštvo). Instituted in 1941. In silver gilt, by Braca Knaus of Zagreb, measuring 40.8 mm (w) x 43.2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, contact marks, on a modern folded ribbon, very fine and extremely rare.

Footnote: The medal was instituted on December 29, 1941.