Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Archive while the SA insignia shows

while the SA insignia shows contact

as indicated by the accompanying envelope

08 mm x 44

13 mm (w) x 44

maker marked "V&S" (Vaughton & Sons)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Archive while the SA insignia showsA Croatian Order of Merit, Rare Moslem Version Man's Third Class Breast Badge, "Moslem version" in shape of lily, as issued to male Moslem recipient (of Bosnia Herzegovina), 35mm(w) x 47. 6mm(h), suspended from (replacement) triangular ribbon, unmarked, but of typical "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" manufacture, in extremely fine condition and extremely rare. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, have some unique features amongst WWII