Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion certificate_of_authenticity possibly March 29

possibly March 29

(Generaloberst Eduard Dietl Bild mit Unterschrift)

reverse with address patch

but is missing one

surface rust and contact marks throughout

Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion certificate_of_authenticity possibly March 29Constructed 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 47. 3 mm (h) x 39. 2mm (w), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion was established on 8 May 1942 for issue to members