These decorations were awarded in bronze
And every day the growing suffering of the civilian population are “justified” and “forgiven” in the name of the GREAT WESTERN OFFENSIVE
the handle exhibiting light contact and one small gouge near the pommel
A service summary report of Bernhard Karl Wilhelm Lange of the 9th SS Gebirgs Artillerie Regiment
center appliqué in Gold and red enamels
A Second War Croatian Army Volunteer Shield ”Hrvatska”, With 4 Photos Archive These decorations were awarded inCloth badge, German made, machine embroidered, in excellent condition. Version with "Hrvatska" above the shield is scarce. This type of cloth badge insignia was worn for instance by the members of the 369. th (Kroat) Regiment, including the German Officers attached to the Regiment; together with four original mid size photos, showing Croatian soldiers, dressed in German Tunics, wearing this sleeve shield.