Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Archive In successive reserve positions

In successive reserve positions

horizontal pinback and suspension loop on the reverse)

Measuring 255 mm (w) x 355 mm (h)

From the funeral home

before being transferred to Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Halifax

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Archive In successive reserve positionsFirst Class Star, (Christian Model) Lady's version, in silver, center appliqu in silver and enamels, 71mm x 71mm (center appliqu measures 27x27mm), hallmarked on the pin BK (for Braca Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Moslem Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (different sizes).