as the British had strong naval bases in Gibraltar
the reverse bears a horizontal pinback and is marked “GES GESCH” and “HEINR TIMM BERLIN C
presenting small crack in enamel on twelve o’clock arm
some including black-and-white photographs of the bearers
engraved OBERLEUTNANT OTTO DECKER 31
Croatia, Independent State. A Scarce Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Grand Cross, By Braca Knaus, C.1941 GTRexclude as the British had strong(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. Badge: two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 59. 2 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), one scratch on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse, the remaining enamels intact, accompanied by an original civil sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern but is missing its bow tie; and Breast Star: insignia with a two piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 40. 5 mm