Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 Auction Archive in virtually mint condition

in virtually mint  condition

The Battalion was absorbed by the 178th Infantry Battalion

the obverse bearing a central ribbed medallion overlaid by a monogram of Duke Wilhelm

and minor separation of the leather sweatband from the body of the cap on the inside where it butts the end of the visor

with the 235th Infantry Battalion

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Badge For Christians, Ladies Issue, C.1942 Auction Archive in virtually mint condition(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