Croatia. A Second War Croatian Ustasha Arm Patch for Armoured Personnel, c.1942 Auction Commander and Commander Grand Cross

Commander and Commander Grand Cross

scattered silvering wear evident on the helmet

the reverse inscribed “Für Verdienstvolle Mitarbeit bei den Olympischen Spielen 1936” (German - For meritous service at the Olympic games) with a stem of oak leaves directly beneath

indecipherable museum mark on the reverse

arriving in France the following day and joining his new unit in the field on June 7th

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Ustasha Arm Patch for Armoured Personnel, c.1942 Auction Commander and Commander Grand CrossA singular patch in light brown cotton, Ustasha insignia screen printed in black ink inside a triangular rule, measures 175 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), light fraying around the edges, light soiling, a very scarce patch in very fine condition. Footnote: A sleeve patch for armoured personnel acting as escorts during visits of distinguished visitors.