Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion Auction An Early War Silver Grade

An Early War Silver Grade Wound Badge  - In silvered tombac

38 mm (w) x 48

offering ear and neck protection to the wearer

circumscribing a stylized German national eagle

At this time he was part of Signals Battalion 3 of the Front Reconnaissance Troops

Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion Auction An Early War Silver GradeConstructed 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 40 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion was established on 8 May 1942 for issue to members of the