Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 United Republic of In bronze gilt with white

In bronze gilt with white enamels

Order of Service 3rd Class

and First World War Commemorative Medal 1915-1918 (bronze gilt

as per the medal presented for sale here

exhibiting light soiling

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 United Republic of In bronze gilt with white(Red za zasluge). Instituted on April 10, 1942. Two piece construction, in silver and red enamels, hollowed which allows for a lighter wear by the recipient, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, which was the only maker of this award, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, unique ribbon look on the loop securing the bow tied style ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, scattered