Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity chattered paper label affixed to

chattered paper label affixed to the lid)

7 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback

rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback)

An award document for the Hindenburg Cross (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer)

soiled white cotton mesh backer

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity chattered paper label affixed to(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44 mm (w) x 47. 7 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.