Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction obverse illustrating a shepherd leading

obverse illustrating a shepherd leading his flock of sheep

in succession to Lieutenant Corrie

and missing one out of three snap-buttons

Order of the German Eagle with Swords - Star Second Class with Swords

an independent cord knotted in place on the exterior of the hoist sleeve

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction obverse illustrating a shepherd leadingFirst Class Star, (Christian Model) Lady's version, in silver, center appliqu in silver and enamels, 71mm x 71mm (center appliqu measures 27x27mm), hallmarked on the pin BK (for Braca Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Moslem Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (different sizes).