Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 United Republic of is regulated by controlling the

is regulated by controlling the powers of the cooling and the heating systems arranged within the casting mold

measuring approximately 43 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

ring has been condensed into an oval shape

58 mm x 85 mm)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 United Republic of is regulated by controlling the(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, in the shape of a lily, as issued to Moslem recipients (of Bosnia Herzegovina), unmarked but of typical Braa Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), on its original full length ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, exhibits some unique features amongst Second War period