Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion certificate_of_authenticity reverse with address patch

reverse with address patch

Master (in silvered and gilt bronze

possibly March 29

(Generaloberst Eduard Dietl Bild mit Unterschrift)

surface rust and contact marks throughout

Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion certificate_of_authenticity reverse with address patchConstructed of an aluminum alloy, the obverse consisting of a linden leaf arranged diagonally, bearing a central raised Croatian chequerboard shield, circumscribed by an inscription of HRVATSKA LEGIJA 1941 (CROATIAN LEGION 1941), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 47. 3 mm (h) x 39. 2mm (w), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion was established on 8 May 1942 for issue to members