The Order of King Zvonimir

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Croatia

The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir
Instituted on 17 May 1941 by Dr. Pavelic and awarded to Croats or foreigners in peace or in war for achievements benefiting the Croatian people and the Independent State of Croatia. The Order is named after an 11th century King of Croatia. The medals were instituted on 27 December 1941 and in case of meritorious service at the front an oak wreath in the same metal as the medal was attached on its war ribbon. The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir is awarded with swords for war merit and with an oak wreath to indicate merit in action under enemy fire. The following classes were created :

Grand Cross with Oak Wreath and Star

Grand Cross with wreath

Grand Cross with Swords and Star

Grand Cross with star

Grand Cross with Star

Grand Cross Grand Cross Star

1st Class Cross with Oak Wreath and Star

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1st Class Cross with Swords and Star

1st Class Cross with Star

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1st Class Cross with Oak Wreath

1st Class with wreath

1st Class Cross with Swords

1st Class with swords

1st Class Cross

1st Class

2nd Class Cross with Oak Wreath (also see an award certificate, courtesy of Mr. Peter Coleman)

2nd Class with wreath, obverse 2nd Class reverse

2nd Class Cross with Swords

2nd class with swords

2nd Class Cross

Second Class

3rd Class Cross with Oak Wreath

3rd Class with wreath

3rd Class Cross with Swords

3rd Class with swords

3rd Class Cross

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1st Class Medal of the Order (silver, either on a white ribbon or a war ribbon)

Medal 1st Class

2nd Class Medal of the Order (bronze, either on a white ribbon or a war ribbon or a war ribbon with the state's coat of arms)

Medal 2nd Class

3rd Class Medal of the Order (iron or war metal, either on a white ribbon or a war ribbon)

Medal 3rd Class

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