Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, III Class, Moslem Ladies Version, C.1942 United Republic of Foster and dated March 31

Foster and dated March 31

March 25th

production of these awards ceased in 1986

with red felt backers

depicted in the uniform of a Sergeant and wearing the decoration

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, III Class, Moslem Ladies Version, C.1942 United Republic of Foster and dated March 31(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 25. 3 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, obverse with green oxidation evident around the centrepiece and light wear on the "U", on its original bow tied ribbon, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a Photograph of a Woman walking beside a Moslem Soldier (in black and white, semi gloss finish, postcard style backer,