Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, I Class With Oak Leaves, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity I drove the enemy down

I drove the enemy down to about 1000 feet

In stamped silvered brass

in his civilian life

where he fell to the ground while lifting a heavy pack case

Wreath in gilded tombac

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, I Class With Oak Leaves, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity I drove the enemy down(Red eljeznog Trolista). Instituted in 1941. A late war cross in black lacquered non magnetic metal alloy, the oak leaves in green lacquer, silvered centrepiece with red and blue enamels, unmarked but of typical B. Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 51 mm (w) x 51. 5 mm (h), scattered silvering wear on the centrepiece, on an original shortened neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Foonote: There are only two known recipients of the Iron Trefoil First