Croatia, Independent State. An Extremely Rare Ante Pavelić Golden Bravery Medal

(Velika zlatna kolajna Poglavnika Ante Pavelića za hrabrost). Golden Medal of Poglavnik Ante Pavelić for Bravery, struck in silver gilt, 40.2mm in diameter, it weighs 28.0 grams (without ribbon); with maker's mark "NDH" stamped on the rim (for Croatian State mint), also stamped on the rim with an official silver hallmark (rooster), with test mark at 9 o'clock, otherwise in mint condition and very rare. With correct, but modern made ribbon.

Footnote: Golden medal Ante Pavelić for bravery was worn on unique constructed ribbon, and was worn from the second upper button. The die of the golden bravery medal is different from the die used on large silver bravery medal, as well, the suspension is different. Beside the great honour, recipient of the Golden medal for bravery had right on title "Knight" (Vitez). Golden medal for bravery was rarely awarded, and during the entire World War Two only seven persons (five of them posthumously) received this award. As well, two Croatian units received this award. It is believed only for a short time in 1941 few medals were struck in solid Gold, while later medals were struck in silver gilt.