Croatia, Independent State. An Army Dagger, By Braca Knaus, Zagreb consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac topped by a royal crown

topped by a royal crown an inscription of “FUER VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”)

within a period 95

1946 at Ottawa Civic Hospital

An ovular medal constructed of zinc

maker marked on reverse “Deschler & Sohn

Croatia, Independent State. An Army Dagger, By Braca Knaus, Zagreb consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac topped by a royal crownManufactured by "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" (marked on the blade); fittings in silver platted bronze, blade nickel plated (good very fine condition); scabbard is straight, minor wear and moderate use, no major dents; handle in white synthetic material, worn, moderate wear; overall this dagger shows period wear and use, exhibits nice original patina throughout, overall very fine plus condition.