Croatia, Independent State. A Scarce Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Grand Cross, By Braca Knaus, C.1941 GTRexclude engraved "BEN C

engraved "BEN C

A 1918 Merchant Marine Awarded DSM for Enemy Torpedo Attack - GVR (D

a native of Brussels who studied under the medallist Charles Wiener

He has participated in attacks on many of the most strongly defended targets in Germany including Cologne

Croatia, Independent State. A Scarce Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Grand Cross, By Braca Knaus, C.1941 GTRexclude engraved "BEN C(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. Badge: two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 59. 2 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), one scratch on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse, the remaining enamels intact, accompanied by an original civil sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern but is missing its bow tie; and Breast Star: insignia with a two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 40. 5 mm