Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction born 1873 in Kristne

born 1873 in Kristne

1 cm (w) x 21

to assist in the evacuating of the wounded

measuring 120 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction born 1873 in Kristne(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, residue evident in the recessed areas, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near 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