Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 GTRexclude measuring 70 mm (w) x

measuring 70 mm (w) x 49 mm (h))

and a Prussian Military Long Service Decoration

1929 and recieved this badge on 13

In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on July 20

very fine quality cross with crisp details

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 GTRexclude measuring 70 mm (w) x(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, in the shape of a lily, as issued to Moslem recipients (of Bosnia Herzegovina), unmarked but of typical Braa Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), on its original full length ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, exhibits some unique features amongst Second War period