Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold Bruns was hospitalised for more

Bruns was hospitalised for more than a year

the spine bearing a name and title in gilt script

People's Republic medal

in leather flip folder)

numbered "15380" on the reverse of the brooch

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold Bruns was hospitalised for more(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