Croatia, Independent State. An Enamelled Croatian Ustasha Badge Province of China Footnote: The Merit Cross "1849"

Footnote: The Merit Cross "1849" was instituted on December 2

with “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen” printed in black Gothic lettering on the obverse and “Carl Poellath

the obverse medallion presents the figure of Saint Joseph surrounded by a red ring inscribed UBIQUE SIMILIS (Everywhere the Same)

indicating the first award

Croatia, Independent State. An Enamelled Croatian Ustasha Badge Province of China Footnote: The Merit Cross "1849"A rare example in die stamped silvered bronze, the "U" in navy blue enamels, the checkerboard in red lacquer, measuring 21. 2 mm (w) x 29. 2 mm (h), three die holes for uniform attachment, intact enamels, greening evident on the reverse, extremely fine.