Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 GTRexclude in a hardshelled case

in a hardshelled case

that he had a compound fracture of the left arm

88 mm x 140 mm

Afrika attacking the batteries on the western side

Hamburg hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 GTRexclude in a hardshelled case(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.