Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 Auction Type II (1887-1943) (in bronze

Type II (1887-1943) (in bronze gilt

JOHNSTON J11986)

one of the 39-45 Stars and the F&G Star with original ribbons

the middle disk illustrating a tank upon a wreath on the obverse

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 Auction Type II (1887-1943) (in bronze(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Four piece construction, cross insignia in silver with red enamels, the cross indicating an award to Christians, inscribed "10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 86. 3 mm (w) x 85. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and was awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, I Class, II Class and III Class, with separate