Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 GTRexclude the obverse maker marked “D

the obverse maker marked “D

INTERIEUR"" with a full wreath of oak leaves

containing 228 pages printed in black ink on a smooth newsprint stock

He was awarded the WWI trio for his war service

with its well preserved period-original ribbon - currently held in place by a pin needle

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 GTRexclude the obverse maker marked “D(Red za zasluge). Instituted on April 10, 1942. Two piece construction, in silver and red enamels, hollowed which allows for a lighter wear by the recipient, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, which was the only maker of this award, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, unique ribbon look on the loop securing the bow tied style ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, scattered