Croatia, Independent State. A Medal for the 25th Anniversary of Croatian Independence 1918-1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac suspended from a cord similarly

suspended from a cord similarly constructed of twisted and rolled gold bullion wire piping

The jacket is accompanied by four pages of his service records

as well as some oxidation and loss of finish to the bronze elements

00 mm (w) x 31

Croatia, Independent State. A Medal for the 25th Anniversary of Croatian Independence 1918-1943 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac suspended from a cord similarlyIn bronze gilt, measuring 30 mm in diameter, traces of gilt remains, contact marks, modern triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on November 30, 1943, to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Croatian independence from Austrian Hungarian rule.