Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Two battalions of Belgian volunteer

Two battalions of Belgian volunteer troops

obverse illustrating a shepherd leading his flock of sheep

the Governor General’s Academic Medals are awarded at four distinct levels: Bronze at the secondary school level

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Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version Auction Two battalions of Belgian volunteerFirst 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).