Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St Class Star; Christian Version Archive The 41st and 42nd Battalions

The 41st and 42nd Battalions were depot battalions stationed in Plymouth

Canadian Engineers on October 20

He remained on relief until he enlisted for war service with the Essex Scottish

(Kriegsmarine Sommerbrustadler)

The recipient is reservist Emil Schröder of the 6th Company of the Homeland Defense Infantry Regiment 17

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St Class Star; Christian Version Archive The 41st and 42nd BattalionsFirst 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 (center appliqu are of different sizes).