Netherlands, Kingdom. A Cross Of Merit Of The Red Cross, C.1918 Archive circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “HRVATSKA LEGIJA 1941” (“CROATIAN LEGION 1942”)

The stem is the flat crochet-like type and the lower ball is of aluminum bullion

exhibiting bubbling and splatters of paint on the exterior

82 mm (w) x 42

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Cross Of Merit Of The Red Cross, C.1918 Archive circumscribed by an inscription of(Kruis van Verdienste van Nederlandsche Roode Kruis). Instituted in 1914. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 64. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the cross on the obverse centrepiece, exhibiting lacquer repair due to flaking in the red enamels on the reverse centrepiece, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, very fine.