Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, I Class With Swords For War Merit consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac dual clips on the reverse

dual clips on the reverse

and Armed Forces Long Service Medal 2nd Class for Four Years's Service (silvered tombac

the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE” (“FOR MERIT AND LOYALTY”) within a green enameled oak leaf wreath

OF COVENT GARDEN" maker's label sewn vertically in place at the opening of the pocket

with red swastika (28mm x 30mm)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, I Class With Swords For War Merit consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac dual clips on the reverse(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), scuffing evident on the enamels but are intact, scattered gilt loss, on its original full length neck ribbon with buckle closure, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir was an order awarded by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH). It was established as a "visible sign of