A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Archive he returned to Canada aboard

he returned to Canada aboard HMT Caronia

where he was examined by a doctor and found to have Chronic Bronchial problems

A Miniature Lateran Cross

by maker Wurster

He eventually did get to France

A Rare Croatian Order Of Merit; Third Class Ladies Cross Archive he returned to Canada aboardIn silver and enamels. Cross measures 28 x 28mm, mounted on a bow style 20mm wide ribbon. This particular example is a very first issue of this Order, having flat 'not raised above the enamel Croatian coat of arms ('pleter'). Later, more common examples have this silver section ('pleter') raised above the enamel. Of good quality make, slightly worn, enamels intact and without chipping. Without maker's mark, although Zagreb's 'Braca Knaus' was the only