Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Archive 08 mm x 44

08 mm x 44

while holding the rank of Major

who appointed him as a delegate

maker marked "V&S" (Vaughton & Sons)

as indicated by the accompanying envelope

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Archive 08 mm x 44A Croatian Order of Merit, Rare Moslem Version Man's Third Class Breast Badge, "Moslem version" in shape of lily, as issued to male Moslem recipient (of Bosnia Herzegovina), 35mm(w) x 47. 6mm(h), suspended from (replacement) triangular ribbon, unmarked, but of typical "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" manufacture, in extremely fine condition and extremely rare. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, have some unique features amongst WWII