Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus certificate_of_authenticity a photo of Generalleutnant Hans

a photo of Generalleutnant Hans Kreysing

the Order was expanded from a single class into a three-class system with a military and civil division

very light contact on the "167" designation

the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Order Of Merit I Class Star, Women’s Version, By Braća Knaus certificate_of_authenticity a photo of Generalleutnant HansInstituted 10 April 1942. (1942 1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a four pointed radiant star, bearing a central applique consisting of a six pointed trefoil style star with spaces occupied by red enamel, in turn overlaid by a central silver Ustae insignia, measuring 23. 96 mm (w) x 27. 28 mm (h) indicating a womens version, the reverse bearing a central applique with a raised inscription of ZA ZASLUGE 10. IV.