Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Officer, Moslem Version, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity a ball hinge that is

a ball hinge that is missing its through-pin and with replacement wire

Kinmel Park for return to Canada

prongs on wreath and eagle intact

Silvered iron hilt exhibits age blackening and surface rust

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Officer, Moslem Version, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity a ball hinge that is(Red za zasluge). Instituted on 10 April 1942. Moslem issue. Ladys issue. 1942 1945. A sash badge in silver consisting of an enameled red six pointed star with Croatian style molines along the cross, suspended by an ornamented loop and arranged ribbon suspension, obverse centre presenting a superposed silver letter "U" with a flaming grenade with the Croatian coat of arms, reverse in red enamels exhibiting the inscription ZA ZASLUGE 10. IV. 1942,