Croatia, Independent State. A 5th December Commemorative Medal, Rare GTRexclude February 1944" on the file

February 1944" on the file folder cover)

he decided to become an infantryman after Germany declared war on the United States

two Italian Postcards (black and white

Some tearing is evident to the dust jacket

On the inside of the helmet

Croatia, Independent State. A 5th December Commemorative Medal, Rare GTRexclude February 1944" on the fileIn bronze gilt, manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, measuring 30 mm in diameter, scattered gilt wear and residue evident on both sides, partial triangular ribbon with hook remains attached to the ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on November 30, 1943, established in celebration of the twenty five anniversary of Croatian Independence from Austrian Hungarian rule. It was conferred upon members of the Croatian Homeland Defence