Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 United Republic of overall very fine condition and

overall very fine condition and rare

The U-Boat's crew were ordered up onto the casing

Klasse für Offiziere)

"Tripolitanian War"

measuring 31 mm (h) x 28 mm (w)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 United Republic of overall very fine condition and(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, residue evident in the recessed areas, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near 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