Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, c.1942

(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 41.3 mm (w) x 56.8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on a modern full-length neck ribbon, 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 recipients.