Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity James Bender Publishing

James Bender Publishing

1870 and awarded to those who took part in the defense and liberation of Rome from 1849 to 1870

1942 until September 30

with a serrated blade

At the age of 31

Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity James Bender PublishingIn die stamped aluminum in the shape of a shield, ground found, obverse with the Ustasha insignia in the centre, inscribed "1941 1943" above and "OBRANA" below, all within a traditional intricate Croatian border, reverse number stamped "3798", measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 56. 7 mm (h), missing its attachment, residue evident on the reverse, fine. Footnote: The badge was worn by members of the Defence units, whose primary role was security and policing of