Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 United Republic of with examples from the Wehrmacht

with examples from the Wehrmacht

some oak leaves below and above inscribed with “LEISTUNGSSCHEIN”

Uniformen der Alten Armee (Uniforms of the Old Army)

both presented on a unique combined ribbon measuring 32 mm (w) x 135 mm (l)

Belgian War Cross 1914-1918 - Bronze

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 United Republic of with examples from the Wehrmacht(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on an original narrow version 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.