Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive thick padding with gold bullion

thick padding with gold bullion and red/green thread

(Reichsluftschutzbund = RLB): In stamped silvered aluminum with stamped silvered aluminum face plate affixed by 4 tabs

VIII - The Midnight Counter-Attack

missing velvet medal bed

around a white enameled disc bearing an inscription of “KREISSIEGER” (“REGIONAL VICTOR”) and a date of “1938”

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive thick padding with gold bullion(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.