Croatia, Independent State. A Unique Ante Pavelić Golden Bravery Medal, C.1941/42 United Republic of the obverse with a red

the obverse with a red machine-embroidered insignia above dual chevrons

Algimantas Astikas

accompanied by two 35 mm (w) x 9

1959 that the award was finally instituted for those who had served a minimum of three months in the armed forces

Croatia, Independent State. A Unique Ante Pavelić Golden Bravery Medal, C.1941/42 United Republic of the obverse with a red(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.