A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Auction Immediately above on the crown

Immediately above on the crown is a cockade

with matching "18" numbers on both sections

Period replacement suspension

England and he joined the CEF on 21st September 1915

A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Auction Immediately above on the crownIn silver and enamels. Cross measures 28 x 28mm, mounted on a bow style 20mm wide ribbon. This particular example is a very first issue of this Order, having flat 'not raised above the enamel Croatian coat of arms ('pleter'). Later, more common examples have this silver section ('pleter') raised above the enamel. Of good quality make, slightly worn, enamels intact and without chipping. Without maker's mark, although Zagreb's 'Braca Knaus' was the only