Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 Newly Listed providing home defense and

providing home defense and

and with a sleeve length of 62 cm

Brookes would see a series of transfers: to the 32nd Infantry Battalion on May 16

with evidence of period pinback repair

crazing and chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 Newly Listed providing home defense andConstructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a central Ustae insignia, flanked on each side by stylized wings, and topped by a tank, the reverse showing depressions formerly accommodating a crimped hinge and catch, unmarked, measuring 74. 21 mm (w) x 27. 60 mm (h), weighing 14. 6 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout in addition to the missing hardware, a scarce badge in very fine condition.