Badge Of The Croatian Legion Wwii certificate_of_authenticity 1939 by Admiral Miklos Horthy

1939 by Admiral Miklos Horthy for enlisted men in recognition of extreme bravery in combat

Issued during mid 1990

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She was sunk in the North Sea on October 18

formerly an officer in the United States Army but resident in Canada since 1880

Badge Of The Croatian Legion Wwii certificate_of_authenticity 1939 by Admiral Miklos HorthyBadge in die stamped aluminum, lacquered center, pin back. Unmarked, although made by Zagreb's makers "B. Knaus" and "ME BA". Very fine condition. Worn on the right uniform pocket. This badge was awarded to all members of the Croatian legionary units (Navy, Army, Air Force). Most of these units were involved in the battles on the Eastern Front, in Russia, most notably 369. th (Kroat). Regiment. Commander of the Regiment was Colonel Markulj, a Croat.