Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 GTRexclude containing 228 pages printed in

containing 228 pages printed in black ink on a smooth newsprint stock

It presents plain with the exception of a maker’s mark near the reverse ricasso of “ROBERT KLAAS

naming has been erased

with its well preserved period-original ribbon - currently held in place by a pin needle

INTERIEUR"" with a full wreath of oak leaves

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 GTRexclude containing 228 pages printed in(Red za zasluge). Instituted on April 10, 1942. Two piece construction, in silver and red enamels, hollowed which allows for a lighter wear by the recipient, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, which was the only maker of this award, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, unique ribbon look on the loop securing the bow tied style ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, scattered