Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity marked “181” with a miniature

marked “181” with a miniature national eagle on the rim

soiled white cotton mesh backer

Footnote: John William Horsley Rowley was born on 1 December 1912 to parents William Horsley Rowley (1851-1915) and Elisa Wildman (nee Ritchie) Rowley (1878-1963)

Annie Wright of Oshawa

rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity marked “181” with a miniature(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on an original narrow version ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, I Class, II Class and III Class, with separate insignia for Christian and Moslem recipients.