Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Moslem Version Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star Auction each of the insignias separated

each of the insignias separated by pairs of oak leaves

8 1/8” tall with an embossed scene of two eagles in combat and a 1939 Iron Cross

The tabs are 1936-38 type

5mm wide red colored thread

1944 and was promoted to Leading Seaman later in the month

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Moslem Version Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star Auction each of the insignias separatedA Rare Moslem Version Croatian Order of Merit; Lady's 1st Class Star "Moslem version" in shape of lily, as issued to Moslem recipient (of Bosnia Herzegovina); star measures 75mm x 75mm, center appliqu measures 24. 5mm(w) x 27. 5mm(h), marked on the pin BK (for Braa Knaus, Zagreb), along with a "lobster" hallmark; in extremely fine condition and extremely rare. Footnote: Man's version of the same award has center appliqu considerably larger. The