Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 Auction newspaper Death Notice

newspaper Death Notice

constructed of a bronze shaft bearing etched designs

maker marked "GEMSCO" and marked "ACID TEST" on the the reverse

An issue of the FM-Zeitschrift (magazine) of the Reich Leadership SS for sponsoring members

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 Auction newspaper Death Notice(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.