Croatia. An Order Of Merit, Third Class Knight, Christian Version, C.1943 Auction rated by the Allies as

rated by the Allies as one of the best in the German army

A 1935 Kemnath-Erbendorf “Auf der Alm” Kreistreffen badge

featuring the General's wreathed crossed sword and baton insignia

with golden inscription on the lid

1943-1944 (these pamphlets were issued by the War Office and reprinted in Canada

Croatia. An Order Of Merit, Third Class Knight, Christian Version, C.1943 Auction rated by the Allies asIn toned silver with red enamels with typical speckled pattern, unmarked, however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Braa Knaus, Zagreb, measuring 37 mm (w) x 39 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring, on period ribbon with suspension loop, with period enamel repair to 3 o'clock arm, worn, otherwise near very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and