Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version GTRexclude 1) A NSKOV (National Socialist

1) A NSKOV (National Socialist War Victim’s Care) membership badge in bronze

the working party was collected but Sapper Smaill was missing

with a horizontally-pierced ball and loop

with Austrian style ribbon

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version GTRexclude 1) A NSKOV (National SocialistFirst 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).