Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir

The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir (Croatian: Red krune kralja Zvonimira) was an order awarded by the so-called Independent State of Croatia (NDH), actually a Nazi puppet state. It was established as a "visible sign of decoration for merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and Independent State of Croatia" It was established by Croatian leader Ante Pavelić on May 15, 1941. The bearers of the grand order and bearers of the first class order were given the title of knight (vitez).

Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir
Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir with Star and Oak Wreath
Awarded by Independent State of Croatia
TypeOrder
EligibilityCivilians and Military Personnel
Awarded for"merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and Independent State of Croatia"
Statusdissolved
Statistics
Established15 May 1941
Precedence
Next (lower)Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir

The back of the award contained the years 1076 - King Zvonimir's crowning, and 1941 - the establishment of the NDH. The front said Bog i Hrvati.

Grand Cross with Star

1st Class Cross with Star

1st Class Cross with Swords

1st Class Cross

2nd Class Cross

  • Karl Wolfgang Redlich

3rd Class Cross

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