Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Ladies Iii Class Cross, C.1944 Auction Archive (Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege)

(Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege)

effective sometime between 1913 and 1914 and was with her when First World War hostilities broke out

Egypt and Libya 1940–1942*

stating that he received the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Ladies Iii Class Cross, C.1944 Auction Archive (Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege)(Red za zasluge). Instituted 10 April 1942. 1942 1945 Issue. Christian issue. Ladies issue. A red enameled Anchor Cross in silver, with obverse superposing by ornamented patterns together with a central Croatian coat of arms in silver, reverse lettering 10. IV. 1942 ZA ZASLUGE 1942, measuring 26. 68 mm (w) x 28. 42 mm (h including integral ring suspension), with strong toned silver, suspending by ornamented loop suspension on an original Ladies ribbon