Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from period original ribbon bearing the gilded number 50 in an open wreath of two oak leaves crossed below

the reverse with an ornamented pinback assembly and two stays

Intelligence Bulletin

hallmarked on the lower arm and engraved "No 51993" across the left and right arms on the reverse

from January 10 to February 20

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive on loop for suspension fromA Croatian Order of Merit, Rare Moslem Version Man's Third Class Breast Badge, "Moslem version" in shape of lily, as issued to male Moslem recipient (of Bosnia Herzegovina), 35mm(w) x 47. 6mm(h), suspended from (replacement) triangular ribbon, unmarked, but of typical "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" manufacture, in extremely fine condition and extremely rare. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, have some unique features amongst WWII