the interior with a red satin-type lid liner and partially intact hinge cover
"NHD" (Independent State of Croatia) while the straight cross-guard with rounded ends features a raised tobacco leaf motif flanking the central letters
where it saw action at the Battle of Caporetto (October - November 1917)
enamel chipping and gilt wear
The interior walls are lined with a light brown cotton
South Vietnam. A Navy Gallantry Cross, C. 1965 United Republic of the interior with a red( Hi Dng Bi Tinh). A gilded bronze medal with four two plain arms and four multi plain arms, the obverse centre bears a gilt and yellow enamel shield imposed on a blue enamel background, within a border inscribed with Hi Dng Bi Tinh (Navy Cross of Gallantry), the reverse centre bears the inscription VIETNAM, measuring 38. 15 mm (w) x 42. 72 mm (h), with suspension ring on blue and white striped ribbon, accompanied by a silver anchor, very fine.