Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac One strand wrapped around the

One strand wrapped around the base of the stem and covering the head has begun to detach from the body

minor material fatigue to the scabbard leather

with the front and rear emblazoned with red

3 mm (l) not including its suspension

Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac One strand wrapped around theConstructed 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