Croatia. A Very Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's (Moslem) Version Auction he was awarded the Defence

he was awarded the Defence Medal

marked on the obverse

Footnote: This badge was often awarded to German pliots serving in the Balkans alongside Bulgarian airmen

excellent work greatly contributed to the liberation of the Netherlands

then transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital

Croatia. A Very Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's (Moslem) Version Auction he was awarded the DefenceLady's First Class breast Badge, "Moslem version" in shape of lily, as issued to Moslem recipient (of Bosnia Herzegovina), 41. 0mm(w) x 56. 50mm(h), with correct bow ribbon, unmarked, but typical "Braa Knaus, Zagreb" manufacture, in near mint condition and extremely rare. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, have some unique features among WWII period awards, most notably, there are two versions: for Christian and Moslem