Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus Hold and dated “14

and dated “14

with a vertical badge-type pinback on the reverse with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch

Steel Hood Number 68) in a boxed insignia on the rear panel

maker marked "ROBINSON OBERSTEIN/NAHE"

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus Hold and dated “14Instituted 10 April 1942. (1942 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a four pointed radiant star, bearing a central applique consisting of a six pointed trefoil style star with spaces occupied by red enamel, in turn overlaid by a central silver Ustae insignia, measuring 23. 96 mm (w) x 27. 28 mm (h) indicating a womens version, the reverse bearing a central applique with a raised inscription of ZA ZASLUGE 10. IV.