Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 Auction Archive In a letter from Lieutenant

In a letter from Lieutenant Colonel W

Dufferin and Halton Regiment) perpetuate the 37th Battalion (Northern Ontario)

measuring 90 mm (w) x 80 mm (h)

very fine condition with some discolouration and pressure marks

with mate grey finish

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 Auction Archive In a letter from Lieutenant(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.