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Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir
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The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir (Croatian: Red krune kralja Zvonimira) was an order awarded by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH). It was established as a "visible sign of decoration for merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and Independent State of Croatia" It was established by Croatian leader Ante Pavelić on May 15, 1941. The bearers of the grand order and bearers of the first class order were given the title of knight (vitez).
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![]() Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir with Star and Oak Wreath | |
Type | Order |
Awarded for | "Merits done, in peace or in war, for Croatian people and Independent State of Croatia" |
Presented by | Independent State of Croatia |
Eligibility | Civilians and Military Personnel |
Status | dissolved |
Established | 15 May 1941 |
![]() Ribbon of the Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir | |
Precedence | |
Next (lower) | Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir |
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The back of the award contained the years 1076 - King Zvonimir's crowning, and 1941 - the establishment of the NDH. The front said Bog i Hrvati.