Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Ladies Iii Class Cross, C.1944 GTRexclude The interior is lined with

The interior is lined with turquoise paper

two round (inscribed "C1849 GNR

obverse illustrating a standing soldier holding a rifle and backed by a flag

A War Merit Cross 1st Class wth Swords by Wilhelm Deumer -  In silvered zinc

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Ladies Iii Class Cross, C.1944 GTRexclude The interior is lined with(Red za zasluge). Instituted 10 April 1942. 1942 1945 Issue. Christian issue. Ladies issue. A red enameled Anchor Cross in silver, with obverse superposing by ornamented patterns together with a central Croatian coat of arms in silver, reverse lettering 10. IV. 1942 ZA ZASLUGE 1942, measuring 26. 68 mm (w) x 28. 42 mm (h including integral ring suspension), with strong toned silver, suspending by ornamented loop suspension on an original Ladies ribbon