Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Hold measuring 62 mm x 39

measuring 62 mm x 39 mm

and memorabilia accumulated since 1747

black synthetic plates with raised ribbed grip embedded onto either side of the handle and held in place via a long central pin that passes through the supporting guard

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Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Hold measuring 62 mm x 39(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.