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small red spot and vertical crease on the lid

A medal bar for a First World War combatant with postwar Olympic service

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Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 Archive " It begins with a(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Four piece construction, cross insignia in silver with red enamels, the cross indicating an award to Christians, inscribed "10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 86. 3 mm (w) x 85. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and was awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, I Class, II Class and III Class, with separate