Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, Moslem Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Auction Archive 2 and 3 Depot Batteries

2 and 3 Depot Batteries

acquired with the day book of SS-Brigadefuhrer Jürs

measuring 51 mm x 38 mm

The medal was established in 1920 and awarded to all Serbian Army personnel who took part in the tactical retreat in the winter of 1915

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, Moslem Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Auction Archive 2 and 3 Depot Batteries(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Badge: insignia with a three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 49 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), affixed to a large bow tie on a full length period sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: insignia with a three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, mounted to a frosted silver star base, maker marked "BK" (Braa Knaus, Zagreb), hallmarked with a lobster flanked by the