Croatia. A Very Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's (Moslem) Version Newly Listed and very scarce

and very scarce

What is confirmed is that he was Appointed Colour Sergeant Major on November 16

blood in stools for a few days when first sick" but was showing "steady improvement under graduated exercises and gradual physical training

5 mm x 202 mm x 39 mm

followed by a transfer ten months later to the Corps of Military Staff Clerks in Ottawa on April 10

Croatia. A Very Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's (Moslem) Version Newly Listed and very scarceLady's First Class breast Badge, "Moslem version" in shape of lily, as issued to Moslem recipient (of Bosnia Herzegovina), 41. 0mm(w) x 56. 50mm(h), with correct bow ribbon, unmarked, but typical "Braa Knaus, Zagreb" manufacture, in near mint condition and extremely rare. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, have some unique features among WWII period awards, most notably, there are two versions: for Christian and Moslem