Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Archive one bearing the image of

one bearing the image of the Order of St

measuring 26 mm (w) x 27

V" and marked "9ct" (Gold) on the reverse

horizontal pinback and suspension loop on the reverse)

maker marked below catch "K

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Archive one bearing the image ofFirst Class Star, (Christian Model) Lady's version, in silver, center appliqu in silver and enamels, 71mm x 71mm (center appliqu measures 27x27mm), hallmarked on the pin BK (for Braca Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Moslem Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (different sizes).