Croatia, State. A Wound Medal, Gold Medal, c.1944

Ranjenička kolajna. Instituted in 1943. In gilt bronze, measuring 32.3 mm in diameter, one stripe on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye indicating one wound, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Wound Medal was established "in honour of those who, as homeland defenders, were wounded or injured during combat with the enemy". A Gold Wound Medal was rewarded to those who had 61% (or more) of physical disability or were killed, while the Iron Wound Medal was rewarded to those who had to 60% of physical disability. The number of injuries was marked with one, two or three blue stripes, and for those who had more than three injuries, oak leaves were awarded.

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