Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Grand Cross Star, By Braca Knaus consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac demonstrating near-total loss of silver

demonstrating near-total loss of silver finish

the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a functional locking catch

leaving Southampton bound for Canada on April 14th

topped by a crown composed of castle towers

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Grand Cross Star, By Braca Knaus consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac demonstrating near-total loss of silver(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted May 15 1941. Military Division. In bronze gilt, an eight point star with clusters of seven smooth rays, the obverse medallion features a white cross with crown in the central round disc which has been pierced by crossed swords, reverse presents a single vertical pin, marked BK (Braca Knaus of Zagreb) and hallmarked with a Croatian rooster, measures 94. 5mm (w) x 95. 8mm (h), weighs 59. 9 grams, wear to gilt,