Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Ladies Version, C.1942 United Republic of to serve as living exhibits

to serve as living exhibits

constructed of dark navy blue wool

You can make out the faint print of the back-to-front number 1509 and a crown with a ribbon underneath

intact lugs

an excellent example in mint condition

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Ladies Version, C.1942 United Republic of to serve as living exhibits(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 41 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon, extremely fine. Accompanied by a Photograph of a Large Group of Moslem Soldiers (in black and white, semi gloss finish, postcard style backer, measuring 140 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), extremely fine). Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and awarded