Croatia. A Croatian Order of Merit; Grand Cross

A Croatian Order of Merit; Grand Cross - Comprising the Star and Sash Badge; Star, in silver and enamels, 85mm. Marked 10.IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942. Nicely toned star in extremely fine condition. Cross, in silver and red enamels, 56x60mm, mounted on a full length of original sash ribbon, of fine quality make, unmarked, extremely fine condition. Scarcely awarded set of insignia, only to high ranking foreign officers and dignitaries working or visiting Croatia during 1941-45, seldom awarded.