Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 GTRexclude obverse illustrating a map of

obverse illustrating a map of the Koreas

Longo was awarded a purple heart for his wounds received in action against the enemy over Austria

Footnote: The General Assault badge and matching stick pin were designed for presentation to combat engineers

measuring 72 mm (w) x 73 mm (h)

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Moslem Version, C.1942 GTRexclude obverse illustrating a map ofA Croatian Order of Merit, Rare Moslem Version Man's Third Class Breast Badge, "Moslem version" in shape of lily, as issued to male Moslem recipient (of Bosnia Herzegovina), 35mm(w) x 47. 6mm(h), suspended from (replacement) triangular ribbon, unmarked, but of typical "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" manufacture, in extremely fine condition and extremely rare. Footnote: The Croatian Order of Merit, instituted in 1942, have some unique features amongst WWII