Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, Iv Class, C.1942 GTRexclude Shield insignia in a three-piece

Shield insignia in a three-piece construction

the Army Air Corps crews

exposing the underlying padding

wear on the rim in the area of "9th LANCERS

silver hallmark of a star stamped on top outer edge

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, Iv Class, C.1942 GTRexclude Shield insignia in a three-piece(Red eljeznog trolista). Instituted on 27 December 1941. A blackened iron trefoil cross, the arms bearing silver decorative three branch devices, the obverse centre presenting a blackened medallion with an imposed escutcheon bearing the Croatian coat of arms, the reverse centre inscribed ZA DOM SPREMNI (FOR HOMELAND WE ARE READY), dated 10 IV 1941, measuring 40. 79 mm (w) x 41. 93 mm (h), on original decorative loop for suspension from period original