Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 GTRexclude Goražde continued to gain strength

Goražde continued to gain strength

Hamburg hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge

in a hardshelled case

(22812785 PTE

Afrika attacking the batteries on the western side

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 GTRexclude Goražde continued to gain strength(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, 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.