Croatia, Independent State. An Order of the Iron Trefoil, I Class Cross, c.1941 United Republic of soiled on the inside along

soiled on the inside along the opening

caused the German troops to reroute

measuring 43 mm (w) x 36 mm (h)

some material fatigue and tearing evident

the reverse bearing a number “4” within an oak leaf wreath

Croatia, Independent State. An Order of the Iron Trefoil, I Class Cross, c.1941 United Republic of soiled on the inside along(Red eljeznog Trolista). Instituted in 1941. Three piece construction, cross in black lacquered non magnetic metal alloy, silvered centerpiece with red and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 49. 9 mm (w) x 50. 9 mm (h), weighs 36. 13 grams, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine.