Excellent Example of a WWII Croatian Legion Badge, Croat Made
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Excellent Example of a WWII Croatian Legion Badge, Croat Made

Code: omm20009cb


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ARTIFACT: Excellent example of a WWII Croatian-Made Croatian Legion Badge in aluminum with lacquered details. The badge is in the form of a Linden Leaf, many evacuated men form Stalingrad were used to from the Croatian volunteer units. Worn on the right uniform pocket. This badge was awarded to all members of the Croatian legionary units (Navy, Army, Air Force), most were involved in the battles on the Eastern Front, in Russia, most notably 369th. Unmarked, although made by Zagreb's makers "B. Knaus" and "ME-BA".

VINTAGE: Circa WWII

SIZE: 1 ½" x 1 7/8"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum and paint.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal safety-style pin.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a small Croatian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX12 LBCEX10/14 SAIJX2/15

CONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): Badge shows very little wear, aluminum has a nice patina and most all of the painted details remain.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.