Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 United Republic of replacing the original Luftwaffe Civil

replacing the original Luftwaffe Civil Employee insignia

and NSDAP member number “80644” for Otto Rick

where he was diagnosed with "Bronchitis"

10" (Aufklärungsgruppe 10 = Scouting Group 10) on the reverse

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class, Christian Version, C.1942 United Republic of replacing the original Luftwaffe Civil(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 44 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on an original narrow version 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.