Croatia, Independent State. A Rare and Exceptional Bravery Medal, in Gold, By Teodor Krivak, Varaždin, in Mint Condition Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic DELONG" and maker marked "RITCHIE

DELONG" and maker marked "RITCHIE & BROWN"

his ledger was marked with multiple infractions of drinking and disorderly conduct

engraver marked with the interlocking initials ""GL"" (Georges Lemaire)

it supported Fall Blau in attempts to aid the German Sixth Army in conquering the city of Stalingrad

Type I with Fleur-de-Lis

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare and Exceptional Bravery Medal, in Gold, By Teodor Krivak, Varaždin, in Mint Condition Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic DELONG" and maker marked "RITCHIE(Velika zlatna kolajna Poglavnika Ante Pavelia za hrabrost). Instituted December 27, 1941. Die struck in 14K Gold, measures 40. 8 mm (w) x 44. 6 mm (h), weighs 41. 8 grams, with maker's mark "TK" stamped on the rim (for Teodor Krivak, Varadin, who was a designer of the medal). Also stamped on the rim and arch suspension is an official Gold hallmark for 14 Kt Gold (pine marten), with original ribbon. An exceptional medal in MINT state, undoubtedly the