Croatia, Independent State. A 5th December Commemorative Medal, Rare Archive 1948 but was released in

1948 but was released in 1953

It sits securely within a one-piece nickel-plated alloy hilt

On arrival the site was found to be under direct enemy fire

the obverse presents the bust of Wilhelm II in uniform wearing his military decorations

the flags pinned in place to a patch in brown cotton with red

Croatia, Independent State. A 5th December Commemorative Medal, Rare Archive 1948 but was released inIn bronze gilt, manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, measuring 30 mm in diameter, scattered gilt wear and residue evident on both sides, partial triangular ribbon with hook remains attached to the ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on November 30, 1943, established in celebration of the twenty five anniversary of Croatian Independence from Austrian Hungarian rule. It was conferred upon members of the Croatian Homeland Defence