Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version United Republic of He was re-mustered as Clerk

He was re-mustered as Clerk Administrative "A" on March 1

Retired Officers Version

Demonstrations of outstanding civil or military merit also qualify for the award of the Order

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An Iron Cross Second Class 1914 by Zeich of Berlin - Silver with black paint

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version United Republic of He was re-mustered as ClerkFirst 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).