Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus Archive engraved "HALTON REGION TO T

engraved "HALTON REGION TO T

A textbook example of a Spanish Blue Division commemorative medal

Brown corduroy upper with light brown cotton backer

fourth badge illustrating a propeller

This mis-matched example is in an overall very fine condition

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus Archive engraved "HALTON REGION TO TInstituted 10 April 1942. (1942 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a four pointed radiant star, bearing a central applique consisting of a six pointed trefoil style star with spaces occupied by red enamel, in turn overlaid by a central silver Ustae insignia, measuring 23. 96 mm (w) x 27. 28 mm (h) indicating a womens version, the reverse bearing a central applique with a raised inscription of ZA ZASLUGE 10. IV.