Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of more defensive battles east of

more defensive battles east of Kiestinki (Kestenga) followed

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maker’s mark J

The sweatband also bears an embossed “EREL” mark

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of more defensive battles east ofFirst 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).