Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of maker’s mark J

maker’s mark J

light contact on both pieces

magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges

but the book itself is in near mint condition

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; Lady's 1St Class Star; Christian Version United Republic of maker’s mark JFirst 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).