Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive 5 mm ribbon bar with

5 mm ribbon bar with bronze order clasp

"(18)" and two Chinese marks in red ink

to Military District No

measuring 33 mm in diameter

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive 5 mm ribbon bar with(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, I Class, II Class and III Class, with separate insignia for Christian and Moslem recipients.