Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Newly Listed 1908) above

1908) above

six with handwritten inscriptions on their reverses

to encourage and help members to improve their professional competence as leaders

measuring 32 mm (w) x 195 mm (l)

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Newly Listed 1908) above(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on a modern full length neck 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.