Croatia, Independent. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, Cased, c. 1941 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic allowed the U-Boats to wreak

allowed the U-Boats to wreak terrible destruction on shipping

87 mm x 138 mm

Each measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

II Class Silver Grade (Honneur - Travail): in silver

Croatia, Independent. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, Cased, c. 1941 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic allowed the U-Boats to wreak(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).