Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, Moslem Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Auction He later served in the

He later served in the Korean War and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel

missing the additional rivet at the top on the reverse

bordered by a wreath of oak leaves

The buckle exhibits scattered chipping in the olive green paint finish

with original ribbon as originally worn

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, Moslem Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1942 Auction He later served in the(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Badge: insignia with a three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 49 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), affixed to a large bow tie on a full length period sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: insignia with a three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, mounted to a frosted silver star base, maker marked "BK" (Braa Knaus, Zagreb), hallmarked with a lobster flanked by the