on a 38 pin
The Royal Navy ordered almost every capital ship into the area in order to prevent Bismarck from reaching port
It ceased to be awarded in 1999
six weeks before the end of the war
Footnote: George Wellington Frederick was born on June 12
A Croatian Order Of Merit; Second Class With Case Auction on a 38 pinA Croatian Order of Merit A Second Class Christians Version; Two piece construction, silver with red enamels, marked "10. IV ZA ZASLUGE 1942" on the reverse, 44. 5 mm, original neck ribbon, intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "RED ZA ZASLUGE L STUPANJ" on the lid, raised recessed medal bed, scuffed exterior, case near very fine.