Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive three on either side of

three on either side of the spine

After Sun's death

around a white enameled disc bearing an inscription of “KREISSIEGER” (“REGIONAL VICTOR”) and a date of “1938”

44 mm (w) x 20

(Reichsluftschutzbund = RLB): In stamped silvered aluminum with stamped silvered aluminum face plate affixed by 4 tabs

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive three on either side of(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, 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.