Croatia, Republic. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Merit Medal, C.1942 United Republic of twice marked "A" and maker

twice marked "A" and maker marked "C

Constructed of light-brown rayon

The blouse is adorned with screen-printed insignia in maroon ink on both shoulders: a shoulder flash inscribed "1 CANADIAN PARACHUTE BATTALION" above a ParachuteRegiment Pegasus patch

showing delicately Luftwaffe eagle and unit number

marked with the Imperial crown above a "W" (Wilhelm II)

Croatia, Republic. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Merit Medal, C.1942 United Republic of twice marked "A" and maker(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. In silvered zinc, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 47. 3 mm (h), traces of silvering remains, surface wear, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir was an order awarded by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH). It was established by Croatian leader Ante Paveli on May 17, 1941, as a ""visible sign of decoration for merits done, in peace or in