Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 Auction Helmet measures 295 mm x

Helmet measures 295 mm x 312 mm x 120 mm

Tommy Hayes and his small staff were expe­ri­enc­ing a sixteen hour day

It measures approximately 275 mm (l) x 105 mm (h) when folded on a flat surface

a Gold star consisting of five blue enameled arms with ball finials

1942 on U 160

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 Auction Helmet measures 295 mm x(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Four piece construction, cross insignia in silver with red enamels, the cross indicating an award to Christians, inscribed "10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 86. 3 mm (w) x 85. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and was awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, I Class, II Class and III Class, with separate