Croatia, Independent. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, Cased, c. 1941 Province of China Footnote: Predominant historian and author

Footnote: Predominant historian and author of “Deutsche Orden Und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945” (German Orders and Decorations until 1945)

hallmarked and maker marked on the loop

within a wreathed of stylized oak leaves

the EM's patch is 60 mm

Croatia, Independent. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, Cased, c. 1941 Province of China Footnote: Predominant historian and author(Bog i Hrvati). Instituted in 1941. Cross in white enamel, obverse centre shows two crossed swords with crown in centrepiece, reverse shows dates 1076 and 1941 with Ustase motto Bog i Hrvati, unattached to original neck ribbon, inclusive of loop 68. 4 mm (h) x 50. 1 mm (w), near mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir was an order awarded by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH).