Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity with a hole on the

with a hole on the left and right side for attachment

Dresden A 1

In stamped bronze gilt with silver nickel centre insignia

as the result of the gunshot wound

flanked by crossed laurel and coffee branches also in silver gilt

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity with a hole on the(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