Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Ladies Version, C.1942 United Republic of a National Socialist People’s Welfare

a National Socialist People’s Welfare membership badge

measuring 85 mm (w) x 105 mm (h))

an excellent example in mint condition

35mm(w) x 40mm(h)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Ladies Version, C.1942 United Republic of a National Socialist People’s Welfare(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 41 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon, extremely fine. Accompanied by a Photograph of a Large Group of Moslem Soldiers (in black and white, semi gloss finish, postcard style backer, measuring 140 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), extremely fine). Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and awarded