Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 United Republic of Order of the Oak Crown

Order of the Oak Crown

Roman gladius clasp on original ribbon

vent closure panels permitting the forward vent to be closed

The U-Boat's crew were ordered up onto the casing

measuring 31 mm (h) x 28 mm (w)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 United Republic of Order of the Oak Crown(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, residue evident in the recessed areas, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near 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