Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 Auction 37 mm (w) x 34

37 mm (w) x 34

silver star base with centre applique in Gold and enamels

scarce cross of good quality manufacture and in extremely fine condition

therefore awarded between 1914-16

he was initially posted to No

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 Auction 37 mm (w) x 34(Red za zasluge). Instituted on 10 April 1942. Type for Christian. A Croatian style cross moline (same cross seen on Prince Viselavs baptismal font) in silver and red enamelled arms, obverse centre presents the silver obverse centre presenting a silver letter ""U"" with a flaming grenade with the Croatian ahovnica, reverse presenting red enamelling and the inscription 10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942, measuring 55. 38 mm (w) x 60. 65 mm (h), weighing 56. 8