Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity the outer edges trimmed in

the outer edges trimmed in two rows of black threading on the upper and lower sides

6) A Saxe-Meiningen War Merit Decoration

moisture-resistant finish

flanked by crossed laurel and coffee branches also in silver gilt

maker marked on loop with H

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity the outer edges trimmed in(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Four piece construction, cross insignia in silver with red enamels, the cross indicating an award to Christians, inscribed "10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 86. 3 mm (w) x 85. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and was awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, I Class, II Class and III Class, with separate