Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (for

"Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (for Church and Pontiff) Cross

People's Republic medal

NANKING" maker's name in English and Chinese (Mandarin) and the National Chinese sun insignia

in leather flip folder)

Bruns was hospitalised for more than a year

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class, Christian Version, C. 1942 Hold "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (for(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