Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of in time of peace

in time of peace

the inside of the back lid lined in white satin and exhibiting the impression of the once present medal

Ritchie credits "Stoney's brain" for having saved his life

Footnote: Predominant historian and author of “Deutsche Orden Und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945” (German Orders and Decorations until 1945)

Hasan Pasha and Cafer Bey survived

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of in time of peaceFirst 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 (center appliqu are of different sizes).