Croatia. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Grand Cross With Oak Leaves Newly Listed he was recorded as Killed

he was recorded as Killed in Action on September 17th 1944

light wear and surface rust on the arms

at which point he was posted to the 12th Reserve Battalion

chipping evident in the white enamels on the left arm on the obverse

Mother & Father

Croatia. An Order Of King Zvonimir's Crown, Grand Cross With Oak Leaves Newly Listed he was recorded as KilledA Croatian Order of King Zvonimir; Grand Cross Set with Oakleves (Oakleves were awarded "for Gallantry in Action"); comprising: Cross, in gilt and enamels, 60m m x 60mm, of fine quality manufacture, hardly worn, in extremely fine condition (mounted on a full length of correct but modern sash ribbon); Star, in silver, center appliqu in gilt and enamels, 95mm, double hallmarked on reverse of the star and pin BK (for Braa Knaus, Zagreb) along with silver