Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Archive total length 47cm (or 19

total length 47cm (or 19 inches)

one bearing the image of the Order of St

measuring 26 mm (w) x 27

with his signature in dark blue ink

Measuring 255 mm (w) x 355 mm (h)

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Archive total length 47cm (or 19First Class Star, (Christian Model) Lady's version, in silver, center appliqu in silver and enamels, 71mm x 71mm (center appliqu measures 27x27mm), hallmarked on the pin BK (for Braca Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Moslem Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (different sizes).