Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold Document printed in black ink

Document printed in black ink on a moisture-resistant parchment

denting and cracking of the scabbard tip

The George Eagle dies were likely designed by Tiffany

He received training with the 98K Carbine

It is constructed of a heavy card stock binding and retains its paper stock dust jacket

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold Document printed in black ink(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