Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Iii Class With Oak Leaves, C.1942 GTRexclude it was founded on August

it was founded on August 25th

a group photograph of SS personnel

number impressed "8263" on the edge

dated 12 July 1943

for duty with the 17th Bombardment Group

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Iii Class With Oak Leaves, C.1942 GTRexclude it was founded on AugustIn bronze gilt with white and green enamels, measuring 42. 3 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely 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 Paveli on May 15, 1941, as a "visible sign of decoration for merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and Independent State