Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star; Christian Version certificate_of_authenticity gilding has nearly completely worn

gilding has nearly completely worn off on the badge

exhibiting an old catch repair

They had been the last Canadians alive in Area 2

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “71” for Rudolf Leukert

the crown is slightly detached

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star; Christian Version certificate_of_authenticity gilding has nearly completely wornFirst Class Star, (Christian Model) Lady's version, in silver, center appliqu in silver and enamels, 71mm x 71mm (center appliqu measures 27x27mm), hallmarked on the pin BK (for Braa Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Muslim Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (center appliqu are of different sizes).