Three Second War Period Croatian Documents Confirming The Award Received Auction Archive The gilding on the crossguard

The gilding on the crossguard and pommel are still in excellent condition and show only slight signs of wear although the crossguard does show scratches and contact wear

when he experienced a "pain in (the) small of (his) back "couldn't move"

there is no explanation

"Kreuzer Leipzig" Pin - In gilt tombac and enamels

1339-1945 Star

Three Second War Period Croatian Documents Confirming The Award Received Auction Archive The gilding on the crossguardThe documents include: confirmation by SS Oberschutze Andress Nikolaus, who received in 1943 Zvonimir Medal (document signed by him); Gefreiter Eckmann Jurgen (Agram, Hatzova ul. 18), who received in 1943 Zvonimir Medal (document signed by him); and Zugwachtm. d. Sch. d. Res. Bruno Hornicke, who received in 1944 Pavelic's Bronze Bravery Medal (document signed by him). All three documents in extremely fine condition, 21cm x 17cm.