Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, Iv Class Hold some demonstrating age-appropriate oxidation

some demonstrating age-appropriate oxidation

A silvered bronze crossbar with raised linden leaf designs extends lengthwise across the crown

the obverse bearing a divisional insignia consisting of a machine-embroidered silver-grey Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece

and a round flat catch

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, Iv Class Hold some demonstrating age-appropriate oxidation(Red eljeznog Trolista). Instituted in 1941. Three piece construction, cross in black lacquered non magnetic metal alloy, silvered centrepiece with red and blue enamels, unmarked but of typical B. Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 40 mm (w) x 41. 3 mm (h), the black lacquer finish exhibiting tiny chips and wear spots on the obverse, with larger pieces missing on the reverse and on the loop, lightly soiled original triangular ribbon with hook and