Administration and military authority initially lay with the war ministry under Generalfeldmarschall Werner von Blomberg
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London Gazette 28 March 1918: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in volunteering to carry a message though shot through the shoulder
Croatia, Independent State. A Rare and Exceptional Bravery Medal, in Gold, By Teodor Krivak, Varaždin, in Mint Condition Archive Administration and military authority initially(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