Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 GTRexclude It was awarded to soldiers

It was awarded to soldiers who served for at least one year during the First World War and

naming has been erased

" This was followed by his participation with the 1st Pioneer Battalion during the Okinawa Gunto Campaign

He was awarded the WWI trio for his war service

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 GTRexclude It was awarded to soldiers(Red za zasluge). Instituted on April 10, 1942. Two piece construction, in silver and red enamels, hollowed which allows for a lighter wear by the recipient, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Braa Knaus of Zagreb, which was the only maker of this award, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, unique ribbon look on the loop securing the bow tied style ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, scattered