Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 GTRexclude each arm with three rays

each arm with three rays

Police eagle emblem with outstretched wings

the Order has as precedent the Medal of Distinction with the bust of the Liberator created on March 11

struck in solid silver

The Vietnamese government was forced to cede the provinces Biên Hòa

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 GTRexclude each arm with three rays(Red za zasluge). Instituted on 10 April 1942. Type for Christian. A Croatian style cross moline (same cross seen on Prince Viselavs baptismal font) in silver and red enamelled arms, obverse centre presents the silver obverse centre presenting a silver letter ""U"" with a flaming grenade with the Croatian ahovnica, reverse presenting red enamelling and the inscription 10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942, measuring 55. 38 mm (w) x 60. 65 mm (h), weighing 56. 8