Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion Auction Type II with "1882" reverse

Type II with "1882" reverse

circumscribing a stylized German national eagle

offering ear and neck protection to the wearer

An Early War Silver Grade Wound Badge  - In silvered tombac

wire string attached to reverse

Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion Auction Type II with "1882" reverseConstructed of an aluminum alloy, the obverse consisting of a linden leaf arranged diagonally, bearing a central raised Croatian chequerboard shield, circumscribed by an inscription of HRVATSKA LEGIJA 1941 (CROATIAN LEGION 1941), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion was established on 8 May 1942 for issue to members of the