Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus Archive 2 grams in extremely fine

2 grams in extremely fine condition

for button-hole wear

This mis-matched example is in an overall very fine condition

fine chipping evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides

engraved "HALTON REGION TO T

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus Archive 2 grams in extremely fineInstituted 10 April 1942. (1942 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a four pointed radiant star, bearing a central applique consisting of a six pointed trefoil style star with spaces occupied by red enamel, in turn overlaid by a central silver Ustae insignia, measuring 23. 96 mm (w) x 27. 28 mm (h) indicating a womens version, the reverse bearing a central applique with a raised inscription of ZA ZASLUGE 10. IV.