Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive 44 mm (w) x 20

44 mm (w) x 20

Nicholson was cited for his BEM in the Supplement to the London Gazette on January 1

three on either side of the spine

comprising: Virtuti Militari

VIII - The Midnight Counter-Attack

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Archive 44 mm (w) x 20(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, 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.