Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 68 mm (w) x

measuring 68 mm (w) x 87 mm (h)

mounted to a wings base in silvered bronze with a gilt Franco crown

(Commanding or Commander Royal Artillery)

whom till then had been the elected Master of the Order of St

with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 68 mm (w) x(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on an original narrow version 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.