Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version GTRexclude GAYOT 1912" on the reverse

GAYOT 1912" on the reverse

a star of the finest manufacture in near mint condition

Grand Cross Set - Finely crafted in 18K GOLD and enamels

Dowding (afterwards Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh of Battle of Britain fame) afterwards submitted his own report in the respect of the above cited combat

marked "Pembroke

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version GTRexclude GAYOT 1912" on the reverseFirst 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).