Croatia, Independent State. An Ante Pavelić Bravery Medal, Silver Grade Medal, C.1941 GTRexclude he joined the 4th Heavy

he joined the 4th Heavy Battery SAA on the 12th and remained with them until June 1st

surrounded by the inscription "MUNICIPALITY OF ROCKWOOD MANITOBA / GREAT EUROPEAN WAR MEDAL"

measuring 33 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

Two holes and mark on left sleeve where wound badge once was fastened

Croatia, Independent State. An Ante Pavelić Bravery Medal, Silver Grade Medal, C.1941 GTRexclude he joined the 4th Heavy(Kolajna Ante Paveli za junatvo). Instituted in 1941. In silver, measuring 35 mm in diameter, bruised, contact marks, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near very fine. Accompanied by a Photograph of a Soldier Wearing the Medal (in black and white, with scalloped edges, measuring 60 mm (w) x 85 mm (h), the photo mounted to a 80 mm (w) x 105 mm (h) card, near extremely fine). Footnote: The medal was instituted on December 29, 1941.