Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 United Republic of The waistband also features an

The waistband also features an integral belt consisting of dual side wool straps adjusted with functional magnetic metal buckles

pin secured by wire as worn

After the Anschluss of Austria

In December 1923

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 United Republic of The waistband also features an(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.