Ustasha insignia clasp affixed to its original triangular military ribbon with hook and eye
textbook example with all the features of Klein & Quenzer cross
5 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords
light wear to enamel
featuring a ball-tipped enameled white Maltese Cross in silver
Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Officer's Badge, C.1940 United Republic of Ustasha insignia clasp affixed to(Magyar rdemrend). Instituted in 1922. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 50. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary was established on June 14, 1922 by the Regent ofthe Kingdom of Hungary, Vice Admiral Mikls Horthy. After its establishment, the rules of the order were changed numerous times. On December 23, 1935, it became an official