Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, Grand Cross, c.1941 Auction The weather was fine

The weather was fine

ensuring a snug fit when fastened

measuring 72 mm (w) x 138

presenting as a NSBO insignia in the form of a hand wielding a hammer bearing a raised swastika

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, Grand Cross, c.1941 Auction The weather was fine(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. Badge: two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 59. 2 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, on an original bow tied war ribbon but without its accompanying sash; and Breast Star: insignia with a two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 41 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h), mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with seven emanating