Croatia, Independent State. An Order of Merit, II Class, Christian Version, c.1942

(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44 mm (w) x 44.5 mm (h), vertical pinback, small chip evident in the red enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the obverse, better than very 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.