Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Archive with tag “genuine amber” -

with tag “genuine amber” - overall better than very fine condition

stamped with a maker’s mark of “C

the reverse with an identical central monogram

silver gilt and enamelled insignia overlaying a multi-coloured enamelled silver maple leaf base

surmounted by Portuguse royal crown also in silver gilt

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Archive with tag “genuine amber” -A Croatian Order of Merit, Rare Moslem Version Man's Third Class Breast Badge, "Moslem version" in shape of lily, as issued to male Moslem recipient (of Bosnia Herzegovina), 35mm(w) x 47. 6mm(h), suspended from (replacement) triangular ribbon, unmarked, but of typical "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" manufacture, in extremely fine condition and extremely rare. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, have some unique features amongst WWII