Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Archive He forfeited F

He forfeited F

with the ribbons being slightly loose on its mounting with light to moderate soiling due to wear

RZM Marked - Maker marked

the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT” (“FOR FAITH IN LABOUR”)

In all probability this poster is a reaction to the 1938 “Anschluss” of Austria to the German Reich

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Archive He forfeited F(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on a modern full length neck 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.