Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Silver Grade Medal, Braća Knaus, C.1941 Auction on Greek style suspension

on Greek style suspension

Bonn am Rhein” on a sticker on the reverse

in gilded steel sheet (magnetic)

This particular belt with buckle is illustrated in black and white on page 111 and in colour on page 633 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

the obverse bears the cipher “F

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Silver Grade Medal, Braća Knaus, C.1941 Auction on Greek style suspension(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. In silver, maker marked "BK" (Braa Knaus, Zagreb) on the edge and hallmarked on the raised rim on the reverse with a Croatian goose flanked by a "III' at the left and an "A" on the right, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, dark patina on the obverse, bruised, edge nicks, on its original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, better than fine. Footnote: The Order