Croatia, State. A Wound Medal, Gold Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 50 mm x 40

measuring 50 mm x 40 mm

with the Croatian coat of arms in the centre of the leaf-shaped badge

features three branches and surmounting crown

88 mm x 126 mm

Thompson was a resident of Canfield

Croatia, State. A Wound Medal, Gold Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 50 mm x 40(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