Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 United Republic of both presented on a unique

both presented on a unique combined ribbon measuring 32 mm (w) x 135 mm (l)

Uniformen der Alten Armee (Uniforms of the Old Army)

were trapped in the Demyansk pocket

7 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

with examples from the Wehrmacht

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 United Republic of both presented on a unique(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on an original narrow version ribbon, 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, with separate insignia for Christian and Moslem recipients.