Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 Newly Listed the inside of the back

the inside of the back lid lined in white satin and exhibiting the impression of the once present medal

58 mm x 37

the obverse presents with a raised central mobile swastika and reinstitution date of “1939” on the lower arm

He signed it in blue ink

It is dated to München on National Labour Day (May 1st)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 Newly Listed the inside of the back(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, in the shape of a lily, as issued to Moslem recipients (of Bosnia Herzegovina), unmarked but of typical Braa Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), on its original full length ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, exhibits some unique features amongst Second War period