Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Silver Grade Medal With War Ribbon, C.1941 United Republic of WIEDMANN FRANKFURT a

WIEDMANN FRANKFURT a

followed by his posting to the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on September 9th

Below the last etched flag is the word “Stalingrad” with a diamond carved into the wood on the opposite side that might point to a badge or something similar that had been placed there originally that has come off through time or use

The letter of recognition for excellent performance is from October 2nd 1941 and reads: on the 23rd and 26th of September 1941

obverse centre presenting the royal cipher of Wihel

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Silver Grade Medal With War Ribbon, C.1941 United Republic of WIEDMANN FRANKFURT aIn silvered war materials, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 47. 3 mm (h), light contact, scattered silvering wear, gilt wreath affixed to its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very 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