Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge 1941-1943 United Republic of measuring 22 mm x 20

measuring 22 mm x 20 mm

bronze floral insignia

along with photographs of key figures and action shots

Pilot Officer Beale

Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge 1941-1943 United Republic of measuring 22 mm x 20In 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