Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction The tunic measures 440 mm

The tunic measures 440 mm across the shoulders x 710 mm in length

In Gold with red and blue enamels

1944 by the Admiralty

SS-"Germania" held in place by two rivets

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction The tunic measures 440 mm(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.