Croatia, Independent State. A Medal For The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of Croatian Independence 1918-1943 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Battalion was raised

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G

Silver Grade Merit Medal (silvered bronze

die struck and hand chiseled

engraved "WINSTON F

one small pinhole left of swastika (on reverse)

Croatia, Independent State. A Medal For The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of Croatian Independence 1918-1943 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Battalion was raised(Medaljaza dvadesetpetu obljetnicu hrvatske neovisnosti 1918 1943). Instituted in 1943. In bronze gilt, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, measuring 30 mm in diameter, residue evident on the obverse, traces of gilt remains, light contact, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: This medal was conferred upon members of the Croatian Homeland Defence and civilians who demonstrated