Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of (SS Mitglieds Aarmband)

(SS Mitglieds Aarmband)

Socialist Republic badges: Air Crew Uniform Breast Badge (insignia in silvered and gilt bronze with red and blue enamels

maker’s mark J

more defensive battles east of Kiestinki (Kestenga) followed

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of (SS Mitglieds Aarmband)First 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 Braa Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Muslim Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (center appliqu are of different sizes).