Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction crossed cannons framed by three

crossed cannons framed by three groups of three cannonballs each below the riflemen

It was transferred to the Pakistan Army on independence in 1947

An Eastern Front Medal certificate (140x199mm

Samson was Killed in Action during the Battle of Monte Cassino

measuring 120 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction crossed cannons framed by three(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, residue evident in the recessed areas, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near 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