Croatia, Independent State. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I. Class with Swords for War Merit Auction Archive lined in black felt and

lined in black felt and housing a raised platform with a recessed medal bed

A SS EM/NCO’s standard issue belt buckle

then 2IC of 1 RCR

Due to the fact that the troops were dispersed in areas far distant from the squadron headquarters it was necessary for Lieutenant Howitt to carry out normal administrative work in a very hazardous country

Croatia, Independent State. An Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, I. Class with Swords for War Merit Auction Archive lined in black felt and(Red Krune Kralja Zvonimira). Instituted May 17th, 1941 (c. 1942 issue). A well preserved example of this award, consisting of a Croatian three leaf clover cross, constructed of heavily fire gilded bronze, consisting of a white enameled cross with gilded ornaments and a raised white enameled central medallion bearing the Crown of King Zvonimir with crossed gilded swords in the center, the reverse enameled in white, dated 1076 1941 and inscribed Bog I