Early WWII period Army & Police Cap Badge (1941) - Badge with silvered wreath and enameled center, with cloth and metal backing, 52mm(w) x 62mm(h), in very fine condition; here we have police badge of Banovina of Croatia, with crown removed, and as such used in mid-1941 by Croatian police, Ustasha and armed forces, until new distinct Croatian design was manufactured in the late 1941.
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Legion Croata Autotransportabile Sleeve Badge WWII Legion Croata Autotransportabile Sleeve Badge WWII - Legion Croata Autotransportabile Sleeve Badge WWII - Aluminum die struck badge, with Croatian Coat of Arms in the center, red lacquered shields, 44mm(w) x 58mm(h), unworn, in mint condition. Footnote: Legion Croata Autotransportabile (in Croatian, Lako Prevozni Zdrug Hrvatske Legije) was a Croatian Battalion (about 1300-1500 strength), composed entirely of Croatian Officers and Men, but formed on a basis of Italian demands, with purpose of sending Italian uniformed Croatian volunteers to the Russian Front. Battalion was sent to Italy in late 1941, to be trained and equipped; members wore Italian uniforms and insignia, with addition of the Croatian made aluminum sleeve badge sewn onto upper left arm of a tunic. Legion members also wore Italian helmets with Croatian Coat of Arms painted on the right side, and most of the equipment displayed painted Croatian Coat of Arms. Legion was sent to Russian Front in April of 1942, under the Command of Croatian Colonel Eugon Zitnik, as a part of Italian Division Principe Amedeo Duca d’Aosta. Not long after its arrival the Legion’s battle readiness was tested, notably in the Battle near Serafimovic, near Don, were it sustained considerable casualties. In mid December of 1942 when Red Army started Operation Little Saturn, the Legion, along with Italian Allies, found itself facing superior Soviet forces, and was decimated while attacking Soviet 18th. Armored Division near river Tihaja; remnants of the Legion, with Commander Zitnik, surrendered to the Red Army.
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Item EU3846 |
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A Croatian Second War Commemorative Badge Die-stamped silvered metal badge with red paint, bearing the Croatian coat-of-arms, 12.2 mm x 21 mm, held in place via four intact prongs to a War Commemorative ribbon, chipping in the red paint and silvering wear evident, soiled ribbon, fine. Footnote: The right to wear this badge was given to all who served in the Croatian Army, in the Country or abroad, for at least one year and who during that time, spent at least six months on the front. |
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Item EU12733 |
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A Second War Croatian Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge A Second War Croatian Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge - in silvered tombac. Early good quality badge measuring 66 x 50mm with good details and silvering. Vaulted, one went hole, pin back on reverse. Unmarked, but typical "Braca Knaus" example, sole maker of this badge. Worn, in very good condition.
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Item EU7734 |
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Both in stamped white metal; first, H.S.Z. 30x38mm; second, "POMOC" (Help) badge, 27mm. In very good/fine condition.
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Item EU0214 |