maker marked on loop with WILH
the focal point presents three yellowed enamelled crowned elephants
Commander (Commandeur) and Knight (Chevalier)
and presumably for this he was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class on May 26
Suspension in silver gilt
Croatia, Independent State. A Legion Breast Badge Auction Archive maker marked on loop withIn die stamped aluminum, the shield with twelve red lacquered squares, unmarked (the known makers were Zagreb's foundries B. Knaus and ME BA), measuring 39 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This badge was awarded to all members of the Croatian legionary units (Navy, Army, Air Force) and worn on the right uniform pocket. Most of these legionary units were involved in the battles on the Eastern Front, in Russia, most