Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Silver Grade Medal, Braća Knaus, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity constructed of a black rayon

constructed of a black rayon backer with silver-grey aluminum wire machine embroidery

maker marked with 20 on the underside of the pin for C

measuring 22 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

ih active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps

set on a card stock backer

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Silver Grade Medal, Braća Knaus, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity constructed of a black rayon(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