Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Archive horizontal pinback and suspension loop

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Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Archive horizontal pinback and suspension loopFirst 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).