Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St Class Star; Christian Version Archive as an Assistant Officer-in-Command

as an Assistant Officer-in-Command

(Kriegsmarine Sommerbrustadler)

61 mm (w) x 79

The 41st and 42nd Battalions were depot battalions stationed in Plymouth

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St Class Star; Christian Version Archive as an Assistant Officer-in-CommandFirst Class Star, (Christian Model) Lady's version, in silver, center appliqu in silver and enamels, 71mm x 71mm (center appliqu measures 27x27mm), hallmarked on the pin BK (for Braca Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Moslem Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (center appliqu are of different sizes).