Croatia, Independent State. A Unique Ante Pavelić Golden Bravery Medal, C.1941/42 United Republic of accompanied by two 35 mm

accompanied by two 35 mm (w) x 9

(Ärmelband “Afrika”)

recapturing lost ground and ending German plans for a quick and decisive end to the war on the Western Front

Algimantas Astikas

Footnote: Gordon Benjamin Sutherland served with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (V-16740) during the Second World War

Croatia, Independent State. A Unique Ante Pavelić Golden Bravery Medal, C.1941/42 United Republic of accompanied by two 35 mm(Velika zlatna kolajna Poglavnika Ante Pavelia za hrabrost). Golden Medal of Poglavnik Ante Paveli for Bravery, struck in silver gilt, 40. 6mm in diameter, it weighs 30. 8 grams (without ribbon); with maker's mark "NDH" stamped on the rim (for Croatian State mint), also stamped on the rim with an official silver hallmark (rooster), and the ring is stamped "935"; small contact marks, superb period fire gilded, in virtually mint condition and unique.