A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Archive cross guard (marked "Wf") and

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

where he was examined by a doctor and found to have Chronic Bronchial problems

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

and when connected

A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Archive cross guard (marked "Wf") andIn 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