Croatia. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, I Class With Oak Leaves, By B. Knaus, C.1941 Auction consisting of eight arms

consisting of eight arms

extremely fine) to Lieutenant Kretschmer of 5th Squadron of Fighter Wing 54

illustrating crossed rifles with fixed bayonets surrounded by a wreath of cherry blossoms

He joined the Royal Navy in 1885 and went to sea in the autumn of 1887

John insignia in silver on the lid

Croatia. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, I Class With Oak Leaves, By B. Knaus, C.1941 Auction consisting of eight armsTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with white and green enamels, unmarked but of typical B. Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 51. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original full length original neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Red krune kralja Zvonimira I. stupnja s hrastovim granicama" on the lid, raised platform with recessed medal bed, light wear and soiling evident on the exterior,