A Croatian Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir; First Class By Braća Knaus consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surmounted by a solid laurel

surmounted by a solid laurel wreath also in silver gilt

for the “School of Flying Training” at Armour Heights

followed by employment as a Locomotive Cleaner for two and a half years

February 1944 to January 1945

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A Croatian Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir; First Class By Braća Knaus consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surmounted by a solid laurel(Grand Officer) breast Star with Swords, Military Division, 70mm, in silver, center appliqu in gilt and enamels (36x36mm), horizontal pin, hallmarked on pin "BK" (for Braa Knaus, Zagreb), along with silver NDH State hallmarks, enamels intact, nice old patina, in extremely fine condition.