Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, Grand Cross, c.1941 Archive constructed of a silvered bronze

constructed of a silvered bronze alloy and measuring 27 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

Maltese cross in gilt bronze and extremely well preserved white enamels

The Americans launched a counteroffensive of their own

Miniature: 15

Sterling silver gilt

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, Grand Cross, c.1941 Archive constructed of a silvered bronze(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. Badge: two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 59. 2 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, on an original bow tied war ribbon but without its accompanying sash; and Breast Star: insignia with a two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 41 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h), mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with seven emanating