Croatia, Independent State. A Unique Ante Pavelić Golden Bravery Medal, C.1941/42 United Republic of recapturing lost ground and ending

recapturing lost ground and ending German plans for a quick and decisive end to the war on the Western Front

Footnote: Gordon Benjamin Sutherland served with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (V-16740) during the Second World War

two Navigator Badges

the obverse with a red machine-embroidered insignia above dual chevrons

1959 that the award was finally instituted for those who had served a minimum of three months in the armed forces

Croatia, Independent State. A Unique Ante Pavelić Golden Bravery Medal, C.1941/42 United Republic of recapturing lost ground and ending(Velika zlatna kolajna Poglavnika Ante Pavelia za hrabrost). Golden Medal of Poglavnik Ante Paveli for Bravery, struck in silver gilt, 40. 6mm in diameter, it weighs 30. 8 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), and the ring is stamped "935"; small contact marks, superb period fire gilded, in virtually mint condition and unique.