A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Auction with matching "18" numbers on

with matching "18" numbers on both sections

90th Anniversary of the Birth of Georgi Dimitrov 1882-1972 (dated June 17

blackened backing plate which is stamped “Made in England”

simulated twisted rope outer edge encompassing a single

1st" in cyrillic script

A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Auction with matching "18" numbers onIn silver and enamels. Cross measures 28 x 28mm, mounted on a bow style 20mm wide ribbon. This particular example is a very first issue of this Order, having flat 'not raised above the enamel Croatian coat of arms ('pleter'). Later, more common examples have this silver section ('pleter') raised above the enamel. Of good quality make, slightly worn, enamels intact and without chipping. Without maker's mark, although Zagreb's 'Braca Knaus' was the only