Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Bronze Grade Medal, C.1941 United Republic of awarded annually for postgraduate study

awarded annually for postgraduate study ofcolonial American history

this belt likely dates from the 1880's

within a full-wreath of oak leaves

In extremely rare case of issue

the obverse with an eight-pointed star

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Bronze Grade Medal, C.1941 United Republic of awarded annually for postgraduate study(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. In bronze, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, surface wear, contact marks, 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