Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 GTRexclude copies enclosed)

copies enclosed)

superposing by a blue-enamelled anchor also in silver gilt

containing 228 pages printed in black ink on a smooth newsprint stock

INTERIEUR"" with a full wreath of oak leaves

" This was followed by his participation with the 1st Pioneer Battalion during the Okinawa Gunto Campaign

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 GTRexclude copies enclosed)(Red za zasluge). Instituted on April 10, 1942. Two piece construction, in silver and red enamels, hollowed which allows for a lighter wear by the recipient, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, which was the only maker of this award, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, unique ribbon look on the loop securing the bow tied style ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, scattered