Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Silver Grade Medal, Braća Knaus, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity a Luftwaffenhelferin (Luftwaffe Female Auxiliary)

a Luftwaffenhelferin (Luftwaffe Female Auxiliary) badge

constructed of a black rayon backer with silver-grey aluminum wire machine embroidery

set on a card stock backer

Through his efforts to recruit new members

the obverse consists of a four-armed enameled red cross with a white enamelled central medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Crown Of King Zvonimir, Silver Grade Medal, Braća Knaus, C.1941 certificate_of_authenticity a Luftwaffenhelferin (Luftwaffe Female Auxiliary)(Red krune kralja Zvonimira). Instituted in 1941. In silver, maker marked "BK" (Braa Knaus, Zagreb) on the edge and hallmarked on the raised rim on the reverse with a Croatian goose flanked by a "III' at the left and an "A" on the right, measuring 32. 3 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, dark patina on the obverse, bruised, edge nicks, on its original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, better than fine. Footnote: The Order