Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 Newly Listed ring suspension

ring suspension

with crossed swords in each quadrant

seven blue enameled star arms

replacement steel clip and ring suspension

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 Newly Listed ring suspension(Red za zasluge). Instituted on 10 April 1942. Type for Christian. A Croatian style cross moline (same cross seen on Prince Viselavs baptismal font) in silver and red enamelled arms, obverse centre presents the silver obverse centre presenting a silver letter ""U"" with a flaming grenade with the Croatian ahovnica, reverse presenting red enamelling and the inscription 10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942, measuring 55. 38 mm (w) x 60. 65 mm (h), weighing 56. 8