Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Moslem Version Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star Auction pin on reverse marked (900

pin on reverse marked (900

with related stickpin miniature

in addition to losing his rifle on November 16

1944 and was promoted to Leading Seaman later in the month

5mm wide red colored thread

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Moslem Version Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star Auction pin on reverse marked (900A Rare Moslem Version Croatian Order of Merit; Lady's 1st Class Star "Moslem version" in shape of lily, as issued to Moslem recipient (of Bosnia Herzegovina); star measures 75mm x 75mm, center appliqu measures 24. 5mm(w) x 27. 5mm(h), marked on the pin BK (for Braa Knaus, Zagreb), along with a "lobster" hallmark; in extremely fine condition and extremely rare. Footnote: Man's version of the same award has center appliqu considerably larger. The