Croatia, Independent State. A Medal For The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of Croatian Independence 1918-1943 Archive but managed to escape and

but managed to escape and returned to Germany

44 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath)

featuring an adjustable strap on the left side

maker marked "Arthus Bertrand

Croatia, Independent State. A Medal For The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of Croatian Independence 1918-1943 Archive but managed to escape and(Medaljaza dvadesetpetu obljetnicu hrvatske neovisnosti 1918 1943). Instituted in 1943. In bronze gilt, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, measuring 30 mm in diameter, residue evident on the obverse, traces of gilt remains, light contact, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: This medal was conferred upon members of the Croatian Homeland Defence and civilians who demonstrated