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 in alliance with Brazil and

in alliance with Brazil and Uruguay

embossed stamp of the Head of the Order

original ribbon and very dark patina on the BWM

a Saxon badge

The belt is constructed of blackened leather with an additional leather strap stitched onto the reverse bearing eight arrangements of dual eyelets for adjustability

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 in alliance with Brazil and(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).