Croatia, Independent State. An Order of Merit, I Class Badge, Christian Version United Republic of 08 mm (w) x 45

08 mm (w) x 45

Canada: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

with the ribbing wrapped with twisted and rolled copper wire

dated 2 May 1941

typical early manufactured version from company "Steinhauer & Lück

Croatia, Independent State. An Order of Merit, I Class Badge, Christian Version United Republic of 08 mm (w) x 45(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, reverse inscribed 10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942., measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on replacement neck 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.