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Seldom awarded and mostly to German Officers and Men, for bravery in action.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110031282453,"sku":"EU2831","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/cr4070a.jpg?v=1692843371"},{"product_id":"an-order-of-iron-trefoil-4th-class-with-oak-leaves-eu6552","title":"An Order Of Iron Trefoil 4Th Class With Oak Leaves","description":"Order of Iron Trefoil 4th. Cl. w\/Oak Leaves - for Gallantry in action, 40.4x41.2mm, in blackened metal, center enameled, unmarked, but of typical Braca Knaus, Zagreb, manufacture. 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The Partisan group had about 3,000 soldiers, but recruited reserves from the 60,000 civilians in the free territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an intensive battle on the night of 3 July, some partisan units broke the siege, but the main group again came under siege the next night and was mostly destroyed. In Široka Luka about 500 wounded Partisans were killed. 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He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46123292885269,"sku":"EG1313","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m17-3230.jpg?v=1692875148"},{"product_id":"croatia-a-military-order-of-the-iron-trefoil-iv-class-with-oak-leaves-c1941-eg2627","title":"Croatia. A Military Order Of The Iron Trefoil, Iv Class With Oak Leaves, C.1941","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted December 27, 1941. 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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 tri-fold ribbon, presenting some loss of black, in overall near very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126672642325,"sku":"EG2629","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_9659.jpg?v=1692886459"},{"product_id":"croatia-independent-state-an-order-of-the-iron-trefoil-iii-class-c1942-eu18145rl2","title":"Croatia, Independent State. 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IV. 1941”, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by Braća Knaus, Zagreb, measuring 40.76 mm (w) x 41.96 mm (h), weighing 15.1 grams, some deterioration of the obverse applique is evident, along with minor loss of silver finish, in overall near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46131085934869,"sku":"EU18145.RL2","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20_00864_1_1.jpg?v=1692896925"},{"product_id":"croatia-independent-state-an-order-of-the-iron-trefoil-iii-class-c1941-eu19014","title":"Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, Iii Class, C.1941","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Red Željeznog Trolista). Instituted in 1941. Three-piece construction, cross in black lacquered non-magnetic metal alloy, silvered centrepiece with red and blue enamels, unmarked but of typical Braca Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 40.5 mm (w) x 41.5 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered chipping evident in the black lacquer on both sides of the cross, on its original ribbon, better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Iron Trefoil, also known as the Croatian Cross, was the highest military decoration of the Independent State of Croatia, and it was awarded for \"acts of war, achieved by personal incentive, for efforts and good leadership in ventures, which had remarkable success against the enemy.\" The Order had four classes: the 1st Class is worn on a ribbon around the neck, 2nd Class without the ribbon on the left chest, 3rd Class on ribbon on buttonhole, and the 4th Class on triangular ribbon on left chest. For exceptional merits the Order was awarded with Oak Leaves. The recipients of the 1st and 2nd Class had the right to the title \"Vitez\" (Knight).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132475101461,"sku":"EU19014","price":640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m21_002.jpg?v=1692901421"},{"product_id":"croatia-independent-state-an-order-of-the-iron-trefoil-iv-class-with-oak-leaves-c1941-eu19034","title":"Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, Iv Class With Oak Leaves, C.1941","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Red Željeznog Trolista). Instituted in 1941. Cross in black lacquered non-magnetic metal alloy, silvered centrepiece with red and blue enamels, framed by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves in green enamels, unmarked but of typical Braca Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 41.3 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), scattered chipping evident in the black lacquer on both sides of the cross, along with scattered chipping in the green enamels on the wreath, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Iron Trefoil, also known as the Croatian Cross, was the highest military decoration of the Independent State of Croatia, and it was awarded for \"acts of war, achieved by personal incentive, for efforts and good leadership in ventures, which had remarkable success against the enemy.\" The Order had four classes: the 1st Class is worn on a ribbon around the neck, 2nd Class without the ribbon on the left chest, 3rd Class on ribbon on buttonhole, and the 4th Class on triangular ribbon on left chest. For exceptional merits the Order was awarded with Oak Leaves. The recipients of the 1st and 2nd Class had the right to the title \"Vitez\" (Knight).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132478771477,"sku":"EU19034","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m21_881.jpg?v=1692901432"},{"product_id":"croatia-independent-state-a-rare-order-of-the-iron-trefoil-ii-class-c1941-eu19039rl1","title":"Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of The Iron Trefoil, Ii Class, C.1941","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Red Željeznog Trolista). Instituted in 1941. Cross in black lacquered non-magnetic metal alloy, silvered centrepiece with red and blue enamels, unmarked but of typical Braca Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 51 mm (w) x 51.5 mm (h), dual clips on the reverse, flaking evident in the black lacquer on the clips, however, the cross remains pristine, near mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Iron Trefoil, also known as the Croatian Cross, was the highest military decoration of the Independent State of Croatia, and it was awarded for \"acts of war, achieved by personal incentive, for efforts and good leadership in ventures, which had remarkable success against the enemy.\" The Order had four classes: the 1st Class is worn on a ribbon around the neck, 2nd Class without the ribbon on the left chest, 3rd Class on ribbon on buttonhole, and the 4th Class on triangular ribbon on left chest. For exceptional merits the Order was awarded with Oak Leaves. 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Cross in black lacquered non-magnetic metal alloy, silvered centrepiece with red and blue enamels, framed by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves in green enamels, unmarked but of typical Braca Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 40.3 mm (w) x 41.8 mm (h), scattered chipping evident in the black lacquer on both sides of the cross and on the loop, along with scattered chipping in the green enamels on the wreath, on its lightly soiled original ribbon with dual snaps, better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Iron Trefoil, also known as the Croatian Cross, was the highest military decoration of the Independent State of Croatia, and it was awarded for \"acts of war, achieved by personal incentive, for efforts and good leadership in ventures, which had remarkable success against the enemy.\" The Order had four classes: the 1st Class is worn on a ribbon around the neck, 2nd Class without the ribbon on the left chest, 3rd Class on ribbon on buttonhole, and the 4th Class on triangular ribbon on left chest. For exceptional merits the Order was awarded with Oak Leaves. The recipients of the 1st and 2nd Class had the right to the title \"Vitez\" (Knight).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132557119765,"sku":"EU19029.RL1","price":660.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m21_860_1.jpg?v=1692901744"},{"product_id":"croatia-independent-state-an-order-of-the-iron-trefoil-i-class-c1941-eu9470rl4","title":"Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, I Class, C.1941","description":"Instituted December 27, 1941. A Croatian trefoil in black iron with thin silver edges, obverse center presenting the Croatian crest in a checkerboard style of red enamel with silver with a superimposed “U” in blue enamel, measuring 51 x 51mm, mounted on a full length of original neck ribbon. Minor imperfections to black lacquer, pilled off in places as is usually case with this Award. In very good\/fine condition. Highest Croatian Award during WWII, seldom awarded in this grade and mostly to German Military Commanders. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133196194069,"sku":"EU9470.RL4","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_rare_croatian__55789e82529b5_2_1_1_1.jpg?v=1772832339"},{"product_id":"croatia-independent-state-an-order-of-the-iron-trefoil-i-class-c1941-eu19028rl3","title":"Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, I Class, C.1941","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Red Željeznog Trolista). Instituted in 1941. Cross in black lacquered non-magnetic metal alloy, silvered centrepiece with red and blue enamels, unmarked but of typical Braca Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 50.2 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), intact enamels, contact mark evident on the arm at 9 o'clock on the obverse, on its original full-length neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a Photograph of a Group of Seven Officers, the two central figures wearing the Award around their necks (in black and white, gloss finish, postcard style backer, stamped \"Voigtländer\" on the reverse, measuring 135 mm (w) x 85 mm (h), extremely fine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Iron Trefoil, also known as the Croatian Cross, was the highest military decoration of the Independent State of Croatia, and it was awarded for \"acts of war, achieved by personal incentive, for efforts and good leadership in ventures, which had remarkable success against the enemy.\" The Order had four classes: the 1st Class is worn on a ribbon around the neck, 2nd Class without the ribbon on the left chest, 3rd Class on ribbon on buttonhole, and the 4th Class on triangular ribbon on left chest. For exceptional merits the Order was awarded with Oak Leaves. The recipients of the 1st and 2nd Class had the right to the title \"Vitez\" (Knight).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134509764885,"sku":"EU19028.RL3","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m21_853_1_1_1.jpg?v=1760452292"},{"product_id":"croatia-independent-state-an-order-of-the-iron-trefoil-iv-class-eu21057","title":"Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of The Iron Trefoil, Iv Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Red Željeznog Trolista). Instituted in 1941. Three-piece construction, cross in black lacquered non-magnetic metal alloy, silvered centrepiece with red and blue enamels, unmarked but of typical B. Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 40 mm (w) x 41.3 mm (h), the black lacquer finish exhibiting tiny chips and wear spots on the obverse, with larger pieces missing on the reverse and on the loop, lightly soiled original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Iron Trefoil, also known as the Croatian Cross, was the highest military decoration of the Independent State of Croatia, and it was awarded for \"acts of war, achieved by personal incentive, for efforts and good leadership in ventures, which had remarkable success against the enemy.\" The Order had four classes: the 1st Class is worn on a ribbon around the neck, 2nd Class without the ribbon on the left chest, 3rd Class on ribbon on buttonhole, and the 4th Class on triangular ribbon on left chest. For exceptional merits the Order was awarded with Oak Leaves. 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