Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 Newly Listed the centre of the head

the centre of the head in loops of embroidery

It was first authorized by a Joint resolution of the United States Congress on March 3

Includes tunic and pants

bomb storage depot near Burton-on-Trent

Those shown with an asterisk (*) were selected to be borne on the king's colours

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Neck Badge For Moslem Men, C.1942 Newly Listed the centre of the head(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, in the shape of a lily, as issued to Moslem recipients (of Bosnia Herzegovina), unmarked but of typical Braa Knaus of Zagreb manufacture, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), on its original full length ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, exhibits some unique features amongst Second War period