Croatia, Independent State. A Ptb Police Badge, C.1944 United Republic of A silver gilt Maltese cross

A silver gilt Maltese cross with blue enameled arms and with flames between the arms fo the cross

1914 Star with clasp

and measures approximately 244 mm (w) x 265 mm (l) x 170 mm (h)

a silvered pip on the left fold down panel

obverse wreath never been covered in gold wash

Croatia, Independent State. A Ptb Police Badge, C.1944 United Republic of A silver gilt Maltese crossA 1944 Croatian PTB Police Badge die struck in bronze, 45 x 56 mm, unmarked, pin on reverse missing, showing age, good condition, circa 1944. This type of badge was worn by the elite members of the military police within the PTB (Poglavnikova Tjelesna Bojna) (Pavelic's Body Guard Regiment). Members of the Regiment were amongst the most loyal and capable Ante Pavelic's men. Very rare.