Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Captain Baum didn't know that

Captain Baum didn't know that on top of this hill was an German observer post

with MADAGASCAR bar

1944 by the Admiralty

un cleaned

gilded tombac

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, I Class, Moslem Version, C.1942 Auction Captain Baum didn't know that(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 56. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on a modern full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, I Class, II Class and III Class, with separate insignia for Christian and Moslem recipients.