#4635-CROATIAN WOUND MEDAL : Fine example of the 1943 pattern medal awarded to the war wounded by the Axis nation of Croatia. In the so-called “Iron” class (actually zinc Kriegsmetal) It was awarded for one to four wounds.  The amount of wounds suffered is designated by the number of blue stripes on the red & white ribbon, in this case one stripe for one wound. The two-sided medal has a decorated suspension loop and is attached to a ribbon folded in the old “Austro-Hungarian” style with hook and eye reverse. The medal shows some grey oxidation along with light age toning to the ribbon. Condition II+  $75.00