A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Archive He eventually did get to

He eventually did get to France

1944 he was conscripted for service and underwent inspection at the regional command office in Bamberg

cross guard (marked "Wf") and fittings near mint

brass "2" overlaying a red wool patch in the centre

A Miniature Lateran Cross

A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Archive He eventually did get toIn silver and enamels. Cross measures 28 x 28mm, mounted on a bow style 20mm wide ribbon. This particular example is a very first issue of this Order, having flat 'not raised above the enamel Croatian coat of arms ('pleter'). Later, more common examples have this silver section ('pleter') raised above the enamel. Of good quality make, slightly worn, enamels intact and without chipping. Without maker's mark, although Zagreb's 'Braca Knaus' was the only