Croatia, Independent State. An Order of Merit, I Class Badge, Moslem Version Auction center applique in silver gilt

center applique in silver gilt with white

its history and its values (with a particular focus on its maritime history)

with original black and white ribbons with cord tassels

bearing multiple integrated flaps

1904 and saw promotions to the ranks of Ordinary Seaman (June 25

Croatia, Independent State. An Order of Merit, I Class Badge, Moslem Version Auction center applique in silver gilt(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, the badge designed with six petals designating it as the Moslem version, smaller in design for a Moslem woman versus the Men's version, obverse bearing the Ustasha insignia, reverse inscribed "ZA ZASLUGE 10. IV. 1942", measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 56. 4 mm (h inclusive of its integral ring), intact enamels, original ribbon folded in the correct style and fed