typical of the circa 1780 period
Type I for Soldiers
each constructed of black wool with field-grey wool underlays and trimmed with red piping
" on the inside front cover
the other free of major flaws
Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, I Class With Swords, C.1942 Archive typical of the circa 1780In bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked but of typical B. Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, 50. 3 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), on a shortened replacement neck ribbon, light scuffing on the white enamels on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Red krune kralja Zvonimira 1. stupnja s maevima" on the lid, recessed medal bed, extensive wear and soiling evident on the exterior, case near fine.