"The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross" (Two Volume Set) by Dietrich Maerz Hold This only changed in 1941

This only changed in 1941 during the attack on Russia

obverse centre illustrating the Crown of Zvonimir with crossed swords

approximately 76x20mm (3 in width by 1 in height)

This type of buckle was worn by the Ante Pavelic's Body Guard Regiment (Poglavnikova Tjelesna Bojna

Army Combat Medical Third Award Badge

"The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross" (Two Volume Set) by Dietrich Maerz Hold This only changed in 1941This is the ultimate reference work on the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross and Higher Grades. This two volume, 900 page edition covers virtually every aspect of these most prestigious German valor awards from World War Two. Author Dietrich Maerzs comprehensive approach to the subject matter sets a new standard for excellence in the field of militaria research projects. In addition to reams of never before published information about the awards there