Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, Moslem Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Auction The same pocket bears an

The same pocket bears an additional Army medal

Class "E" on March 20

34th National Assembly of the National Alpini Association at Torino/Centenary of the Unification of Italy Medal 1961 (in bronze

A fine Italian made miniature in silver and detailed enamel work

an Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel)

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, Moslem Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Auction The same pocket bears an(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Badge: insignia with a three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 49 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), affixed to a large bow tie on a full length period sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: insignia with a three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, mounted to a frosted silver star base, maker marked "BK" (Braa Knaus, Zagreb), hallmarked with a lobster flanked by the