Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 visually-hidden constructed of machine embroidered silvery

constructed of machine embroidered silvery grey threading on a black wool backer

Brehmen” and logo with “FLL” (Friedrich Linden

inside of a green enameled laurel wreath

measuring 395 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

RCAF Ribbon with Red Tag

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 visually-hidden constructed of machine embroidered silvery(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Four piece construction, cross insignia in silver with red enamels, the cross indicating an award to Christians, inscribed "10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 86. 3 mm (w) x 85. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and was awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, I Class, II Class and III Class, with separate