Croatia. A War Memorial Cross 1992-1995
Item #EU14706
$101
Croatia (Republic); Gilt metal with red and white enamels, inscribed "1992-95 RATNI SPOMEN KRIŽ HRVATSKE REPUBLIKE HERCEG BOSNE" and number engraved "0457" on the reverse, 42.5 mm (w) x 42.8 mm (h), four push pins on the reverse, white enamels missing in four locations on the shield, near extremely fine.
Footnote: The War Memorial Cross 1992-1995 was an award of the Croatian Republic of Herceg-Bosna. It was instituted in accordance with the "Law on Service in the Armed Forces of the Croatian Republic of Herceg-Bosna", by the "Regulation on the Awarding of the Order". The War Memorial Cross was awarded to all ranks of the armed forces of the Croatian Republic of Herceg-Bosna, which included the establishment of the first "professional" military units (especially the motorized Guard Brigade "Ante Bruno Bušić") during the Bosnian war, for those that had rendered outstanding service. A ceremony to individuals was possible if the award criteria had been fulfilled. A total of 1,500 of the crosses were manufactured in Italy, 104 of which were awarded.
Footnote: The War Memorial Cross 1992-1995 was an award of the Croatian Republic of Herceg-Bosna. It was instituted in accordance with the "Law on Service in the Armed Forces of the Croatian Republic of Herceg-Bosna", by the "Regulation on the Awarding of the Order". The War Memorial Cross was awarded to all ranks of the armed forces of the Croatian Republic of Herceg-Bosna, which included the establishment of the first "professional" military units (especially the motorized Guard Brigade "Ante Bruno Bušić") during the Bosnian war, for those that had rendered outstanding service. A ceremony to individuals was possible if the award criteria had been fulfilled. A total of 1,500 of the crosses were manufactured in Italy, 104 of which were awarded.
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