Croatia, Independent State. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, c.1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac or for advancing the cause

or for advancing the cause of Croatian independence"

red velvet underside

Medal for Loyal Service

with original ribbon sewn on reverse

the badge measures 69

Croatia, Independent State. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, c.1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac or for advancing the cause(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. Badge: two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 51 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, on a modern shortened length of war ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia with a two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h), mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with seven emanating rays, maker