Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, Moslem Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Auction Archive the obverse bears four rows

the obverse bears four rows of light gray cord wound with fine silver bullion wire

stationed in Agram (Zagreb) in Croatia

both behind the lines for anti-partisan work or in the front lines for mobile scouting

measuring 51 mm x 38 mm

2 and 3 Depot Batteries

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, Moslem Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Auction Archive the obverse bears four rows(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Badge: insignia with a three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 49 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), affixed to a large bow tie on a full length period sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: insignia with a three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, mounted to a frosted silver star base, maker marked "BK" (Braa Knaus, Zagreb), hallmarked with a lobster flanked by the