Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge 1941-1943 Archive flanked by flags painted in

flanked by flags painted in blue

marked on reverse R

including a German National Sport Badge (Deutsches Reichssportabzeichen)

measuring 105 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

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Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge 1941-1943 Archive flanked by flags painted inIn die stamped aluminum, without maker's mark but known to have been manufactured by Braca Knaus of Zagreb, number stamped "1161" on the reverse, measuring 43 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), missing its pinback, residue evident in the recessed areas, fine. Footnote: This badge was worn by the members of the Ustasha Defense Units. The primary role of the Ustasha Defense was security and policing of the camps like Jasenovac, Stara Gradiska, and others. These units