Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 Auction Archive suspended from an enamelled pinback

suspended from an enamelled pinback hanger inscribed "NENE HEROINE")

very fine condition with some discolouration and pressure marks

centre medallion is blue and portrays Saint Gregory

Finely made in 18K Gold

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 Auction Archive suspended from an enamelled pinback(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on an original narrow version ribbon, 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 recipients.