Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Officer Star, Moslem Ladies Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Buy Now Footnote: During the reign of

Footnote: During the reign of Franz I

within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”)

The Second Division was under the command of Brigadier General Thomas M

The rear of the breeches are vented

left his entire estate to his wife

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Officer Star, Moslem Ladies Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Buy Now Footnote: During the reign of(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, mounted to a frosted silver star base, maker marked "BK" (Braa Knaus, Zagreb) and hallmarked with a lobster flanked by the Roman numeral "III" and a "1" on the pin, measuring 74. 5 mm (w) x 75. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, 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,