Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction un cleaned

un cleaned

SS-"Germania" held in place by two rivets

with MADAGASCAR bar

Captain Baum didn't know that on top of this hill was an German observer post

the reverse presents the maker’s mark for Huguenin

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction un cleaned(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.