A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Archive brass "2" overlaying a red

brass "2" overlaying a red wool patch in the centre

and when connected

he returned to Canada aboard HMT Caronia

where he was examined by a doctor and found to have Chronic Bronchial problems

by maker Wurster

A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Archive brass "2" overlaying a redIn silver and enamels. Cross measures 28 x 28mm, mounted on a bow style 20mm wide ribbon. This particular example is a very first issue of this Order, having flat 'not raised above the enamel Croatian coat of arms ('pleter'). Later, more common examples have this silver section ('pleter') raised above the enamel. Of good quality make, slightly worn, enamels intact and without chipping. Without maker's mark, although Zagreb's 'Braca Knaus' was the only