Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Iron Grade Medal With Oak Leaves Wreath For Merit, C.1941 Newly Listed in a desperate effort to

in a desperate effort to maintain a forward-looking position

along with two copies of his Military Cross citation

the reverse maker marked with LDO code “L/58” for Rudolf Souval

which was first established under Sir William Logan and was one of the largest and most efficient government geological surveys in the world at the time

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Iron Grade Medal With Oak Leaves Wreath For Merit, C.1941 Newly Listed in a desperate effort to(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. In silvered zinc, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), scattered silvering wear, oak leaves wreath on its original lightly soiled triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir was an order awarded by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH). It was established as a "visible sign of decoration for merits done, in peace or in war, for the