Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction Archive The handle with a portapee

The handle with a portapee wrapped around it in the appropriate fashion

Type II (1932-1946) (bronze gilt with red

A Reichstand des Deutschen Handels Badge

He was promoted to sergeant on August 21

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction Archive The handle with a portapee(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, residue evident in the recessed areas, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near 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