Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir

Summary

The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir (Croatian: Red krune kralja Zvonimira) was an order awarded by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH). It was established as a "visible sign of decoration for merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and Independent State of Croatia" It was established by Croatian leader Ante Pavelić on May 15, 1941. The bearers of the grand order and bearers of the first class order were given the title of knight (vitez).

Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir
Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir with Star and Oak Wreath
TypeOrder
Awarded for"merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and Independent State of Croatia"
Presented byIndependent State of Croatia
EligibilityCivilians and Military Personnel
Statusdissolved
Established15 May 1941
Ribbon of the Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir
Precedence
Next (lower)Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir

The back of the award contained the years 1076 - King Zvonimir's crowning, and 1941 - the establishment of the NDH. The front said Bog i Hrvati.

Grand Cross with Star edit

1st Class Cross with Star edit

1st Class Cross with Swords edit

1st Class Cross edit

2nd Class Cross edit

  • Karl Wolfgang Redlich

3rd Class Cross edit

Sources edit

  • Zakonska odredba o osnutku Reda i Kolajne krune kralja Zvonimira (in Croatian)