Croatia, Independent State. An Order of King Zvonimir, I Class Republic of the Order of Public Instruction

the Order of Public Instruction retained the original insignia

and a soldier with a shovel)

a fine example of this award with only minor enamel restoration to the Greek “Red” cross

(Deutscher Luftsportverband Ärmelabzeichen)

Involvement in the USO was one of the many ways in which the nation had come together to support the war effort

Croatia, Independent State. An Order of King Zvonimir, I Class Republic of the Order of Public InstructionMilitary Division. In bronze gilt and white enamels, central crossed swords through the medallion featuring a Croatian crown, measures 51. 3 mm (w) x 52. 0 grams (h), weighs 34. 08 grams, worn on a thin ribbon with a privately adjusted shortened loop, light wear, in very fine condition.