Croatia, Independent State. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, c.1941 Archive 1944 and signed in faded

1944 and signed in faded black ink by Battalion Commander

only 35 survived

Footnote: John Fraser was born on May 18

black embroidered "desert rat"

and Victory Medal (2108 L

Croatia, Independent State. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I Class with Swords, c.1941 Archive 1944 and signed in faded(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