Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 GTRexclude dark blue fabric (appears almost

dark blue fabric (appears almost black) in very good condition

maker marked RZM 'M1/100' on reverse

each arm with three rays

Police eagle emblem with outstretched wings

with a silver gilt swivel crown

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Grand Cross, By Braća Knaus, C.1942 GTRexclude dark blue fabric (appears almost(Red za zasluge). Instituted on 10 April 1942. Type for Christian. A Croatian style cross moline (same cross seen on Prince Viselavs baptismal font) in silver and red enamelled arms, obverse centre presents the silver obverse centre presenting a silver letter ""U"" with a flaming grenade with the Croatian ahovnica, reverse presenting red enamelling and the inscription 10. IV. ZA ZASLUGE 1942, measuring 55. 38 mm (w) x 60. 65 mm (h), weighing 56. 8