Croatia, Independent State. An Order of King Zvonimir's Crown, Bronze Grade Medal, c.1941

(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. In bronze, measuring 32.2 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h), original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, surface wear, contact marks, fine.

Footnote: The Order of King Zvonimir's Crown was an order awarded by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH). It was established by Croatian leader Ante Pavelić on May 15, 1941, as a "visible sign of decoration for merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and Independent State of Croatia". The bearers of the grand order and first class order were given the title of knight (vitez). It is inscribed "BOG I HRVATI" with the dates "1076" (King Zvonimir's crowning) above and "1941" (the establishment of the NDH) below.