Croatia, State. A Wound Medal, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity with rayon strings outlining the

with rayon strings outlining the wings and body of the eagle

with original triangular ribbon

Commander (ComC)

ALTA - 1945 / TO CAPT

ribbon show its age

Croatia, State. A Wound Medal, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity with rayon strings outlining the(Ranjenika kolajna). Instituted in 1943. In gilt bronze, measuring 32. 3 mm in diameter, one stripe on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye indicating one wound, extremely fine. Footnote: The Wound Medal was established "in honour of those who, as homeland defenders, were wounded or injured during combat with the enemy". A Gold Wound Medal was awarded to those who had 61% (or more) of physical disability or were killed, while the Iron