Croatia, Independent State. A Rare and Exceptional Bravery Medal, in Gold, By Teodor Krivak, Varaždin, in Mint Condition Auction Archive only to return to serve

only to return to serve in various high-level military administration roles during the Second World War

with intact prongs and slightly bent from wear

Minor issues consistent with age and wea are evident

(Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 Stein)

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare and Exceptional Bravery Medal, in Gold, By Teodor Krivak, Varaždin, in Mint Condition Auction Archive only to return to serve(Velika zlatna kolajna Poglavnika Ante Pavelia za hrabrost). Instituted December 27, 1941. Die struck in 14K Gold, measures 40. 8 mm (w) x 44. 6 mm (h), weighs 41. 8 grams, with maker's mark "TK" stamped on the rim (for Teodor Krivak, Varadin, who was a designer of the medal). Also stamped on the rim and arch suspension is an official Gold hallmark for 14 Kt Gold (pine marten), with original ribbon. An exceptional medal in MINT state, undoubtedly the