Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 Hold 5 mm buttonhole attachment on

5 mm buttonhole attachment on the reverse

Red embroidered lettering on light brown felt

Footnote: This aiguillette came from the personal collection of John R

She carried passengers and cargo between Germany and the east coast of South America

obverse illustrating a large fasces

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 Hold 5 mm buttonhole attachment on(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on an original narrow version ribbon, 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 recipients.