Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version United Republic of with a number of marks

with a number of marks stamped onto the crown in black ink

lined with black cotton

Accompanied by copies of the War Diary for the 12th Battalion

possibly an inflammation of the cornea

An Iron Cross Second Class 1914 by Zeich of Berlin - Silver with black paint

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St. Class Cross, Christian Version United Republic of with a number of marksFirst 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 (different sizes).