Croatia, Independent. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, Cased, c. 1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac original ribbon and very dark

original ribbon and very dark patina on the BWM

measuring 67 cm x 39 cm

80 mm (w) x 58

embossed stamp of the Head of the Order

Consisting of an oval shaped oak wreath in bronzed zink

Croatia, Independent. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, Cased, c. 1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac original ribbon and very dark(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).