Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Ladies Iii Class Cross, C.1944 GTRexclude Private Howard Alexander MacDonald died

Private Howard Alexander MacDonald died on September 30

obverse illustrating a standing soldier holding a rifle and backed by a flag

when was under the control of the Kingdom of Italy

the platform higher at the top and lower at the bottom and housing recessed areas for each of the six awards

Julien when he received a gun shot (shrapnel) wound to his right leg

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Ladies Iii Class Cross, C.1944 GTRexclude Private Howard Alexander MacDonald died(Red za zasluge). Instituted 10 April 1942. 1942 1945 Issue. Christian issue. Ladies issue. A red enameled Anchor Cross in silver, with obverse superposing by ornamented patterns together with a central Croatian coat of arms in silver, reverse lettering 10. IV. 1942 ZA ZASLUGE 1942, measuring 26. 68 mm (w) x 28. 42 mm (h including integral ring suspension), with strong toned silver, suspending by ornamented loop suspension on an original Ladies ribbon