Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order of Merit; 1st. Class Cross, Christian Version

 First Class Star, (Christian Model) Lady's version, in silver, center appliqué in silver and enamels, 71mm x 71mm (center appliqué measures 27x27mm), hallmarked on the pin BK (for Braca Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Moslem Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (different sizes).