Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Newly Listed six with handwritten inscriptions on

six with handwritten inscriptions on their reverses

to encourage and help members to improve their professional competence as leaders

the buckle attached to the fixed patch with a brass u-shaped hook attached

from its first action until after the attack on Coriano

He resigned as a colonel in 1919

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Newly Listed six with handwritten inscriptions on(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on a modern full length neck 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.