Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version United Republic of where it destroyed 44 B-17

where it destroyed 44 B-17 bombers

lined with black cotton

obverse centre features a red enamelled cross with the imperial double-headed eagle

with a number of marks stamped onto the crown in black ink

An Iron Cross Second Class 1914 by Zeich of Berlin - Silver with black paint

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version United Republic of where it destroyed 44 B-17First 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 (different sizes).