Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 Newly Listed and in the occupation forces

and in the occupation forces in France

It was first authorized by a Joint resolution of the United States Congress on March 3

Royal Canadian Regiment from October 10 to 25

measuring 30 mm

the centre of the head in loops of embroidery

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 Newly Listed and in the occupation forces(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, in the shape of a lily, as issued to Moslem recipients (of Bosnia Herzegovina), unmarked but of typical Braa Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), on its original full length ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, exhibits some unique features amongst Second War period