A Second War Badge Of The Wehrmacht Croatian Regiment GTRexclude Great War period case

Great War period case

Wing Commander

marked "DÉCORATION SPÉCIALE 2me CLASSE" on the lid

Number 282658

sewn in place on the front peak is a machine embroidered white Army (Heer) eagle

A Second War Badge Of The Wehrmacht Croatian Regiment GTRexclude Great War period caseWWII Badge of the German Regiment (Croatian Army) Aluminum, die stamped and slightly vaulted badge measuring 60mm, lacquered swastika in the center. Unmarked, but known to be made by Zagreb's "Braa Knaus, Zagreb; in extremely fine condition and rare. Footnote: with the establishment of the Independent State of Croatia in 1941 German minority in Croatia (Apx. 180,000 strong) enjoyed considerable influence on the Croatian political and military