Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, III Class, Moslem Ladies Version, C.1942 United Republic of production of these awards ceased

production of these awards ceased in 1986

circumscribed with “LUDWIG II KOENIG V

with red felt backers

"with the desire to create a visible expression of recognition and thanks for meritorious men and women of the German people and from abroad for service in the fields of politics

With "iron crown" imbedded into Lombard Crown

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, III Class, Moslem Ladies Version, C.1942 United Republic of production of these awards ceased(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. Three piece construction, in silver with red enamels, measuring 25. 3 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, obverse with green oxidation evident around the centrepiece and light wear on the "U", on its original bow tied ribbon, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a Photograph of a Woman walking beside a Moslem Soldier (in black and white, semi gloss finish, postcard style backer,