A Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Lady’s Cross Auction Archive Contained within exquisite custom made

Contained within exquisite custom made case

rim stamped with official Bavarian State mint hallmark (BAYER

navy blue triangle painted above a red rectangle on the front

"For gallant services rendered when acting as battery serjeant-major at the guns throughout the Amiens and Arras battles

and fine centre enamel work

A Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Lady’s Cross Auction Archive Contained within exquisite custom madeA Croatian Order of Merit; Third Class Ladys Cross in silver and enamels, measures 27mm x 27mm, mounted on a bow style ribbon. Of good quality make manufacture, enamels intact and without chipping, circa 1943. Without maker's mark, although it is known that Zagreb's Braca Knaus was the only maker of this award; in extremely fine condition, and very scarce.