Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction born 1873 in Kristne

born 1873 in Kristne

1 cm (w) x 21

An Eastern Front Medal certificate (140x199mm

It was transferred to the Pakistan Army on independence in 1947

to assist in the evacuating of the wounded

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction born 1873 in Kristne(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, residue evident in the recessed areas, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near 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