Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 Auction Archive the obverse bearing a central

the obverse bearing a central ribbed medallion overlaid by a monogram of Duke Wilhelm

and Efficiency Medal (1 Q

two Navigator (N) Wings

1915 and was transferred to the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles

in virtually mint  condition

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 Auction Archive the obverse bearing a central(Red za zasluge). Instituted on April 10, 1942. Two piece construction, in silver and red enamels, hollowed which allows for a lighter wear by the recipient, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, which was the only maker of this award, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, unique ribbon look on the loop securing the bow tied style ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, scattered