Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of Footnote: Predominant historian and author

Footnote: Predominant historian and author of “Deutsche Orden Und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945” (German Orders and Decorations until 1945)

After the capital's seizure

The front has two pockets

Hasan Pasha and Cafer Bey survived

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of Footnote: Predominant historian and authorFirst 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 Braca Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Moslem Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (center appliqu are of different sizes).