Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus GTRexclude marked on the bottom arm

marked on the bottom arm "S

The five Stars in bronze

A Cased Gold Grade Wound Badge by B

Instituted in 1922 (in bronze gilt

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus GTRexclude marked on the bottom armInstituted 10 April 1942. (1942 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a four pointed radiant star, bearing a central applique consisting of a six pointed trefoil style star with spaces occupied by red enamel, in turn overlaid by a central silver Ustae insignia, measuring 23. 96 mm (w) x 27. 28 mm (h) indicating a womens version, the reverse bearing a central applique with a raised inscription of ZA ZASLUGE 10. IV.