Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge 1941-1943 Hold Of different design and larger

Of different design and larger then standard SS sleeve eagle

exterior of the lid embossed “Kreissieger Abz

(Postkarten und Briefmarken)

engraver marked ""J

impressed "6789517 NK/DVR/MT MOHD

Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge 1941-1943 Hold Of different design and largerIn 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