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

(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44.3 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on an original narrow version 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.