Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction 209" on July 29

209" on July 29

the son of Alan Edwin Richards and Sarah Ann Richards

Samson was Killed in Action during the Battle of Monte Cassino

born 1873 in Kristne

measuring 120 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Auction 209" on July 29(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, residue evident in the recessed areas, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10, 1942 and awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, I Class, II Class and III Class, with separate insignia for Christian and Moslem