Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 Auction Helmet measures 295 mm x

Helmet measures 295 mm x 312 mm x 120 mm

machine sewn into an inverted triangular shaped black wool base

Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Badge

1942 on U 160

His father signed off on his joining the Army in 1914

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star For Christians, C.1942 Auction Helmet measures 295 mm x(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