Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Bronze Grade Medal, C.1941 United Republic of as he was appointed Lance

as he was appointed Lance Corporal on May 1st

later to serve with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War

RAD Long Service Award for Men - In bronzed aluminum

postmarked April 7

affixed to its blue velvetine covered cardboard platform

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Bronze Grade Medal, C.1941 United Republic of as he was appointed Lance(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. In bronze, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, surface wear, contact marks, fine. Footnote: The Order of King Zvonimir's Crown was an order awarded by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH). It was established by Croatian leader Ante Paveli on May 15, 1941, as a "visible sign of decoration for merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and