Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold measuring 98 mm x 46

measuring 98 mm x 46 mm

on military ribbon with pinback

denting and cracking of the scabbard tip

It is constructed of a heavy card stock binding and retains its paper stock dust jacket

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold measuring 98 mm x 46(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