Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold in leather flip folder)

in leather flip folder)

the VM ribbon having experienced separation and is taped in place on the reverse

measuring 250 mm (w) x 215 mm (h))

numbered "15380" on the reverse of the brooch

"Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (for Church and Pontiff) Cross

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold in leather flip folder)(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, residue evident in the recessed areas, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near 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