In all probability this poster is a reaction to the 1938 “Anschluss” of Austria to the German Reich
with the ribbons being slightly loose on its mounting with light to moderate soiling due to wear
two piece construction with two went holes
The operation was to capture the tactically important French town of Falaise and then the smaller towns of Trun and Chambois
Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Archive In all probability this poster(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on a modern full length neck ribbon, 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.