Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity Annie Wright of Oshawa

Annie Wright of Oshawa

marked "65" (Klein & Quenzer)

7 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback

chattered paper label affixed to the lid)

marked “181” with a miniature national eagle on the rim

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity Annie Wright of Oshawa(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.