Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion Hold daireifuku-style Japanese diplomatic dress bicorne

daireifuku-style Japanese diplomatic dress bicorne

Legion of Merit - Bronze gilt and enamels

retaining a period original shortened length of mis-matched miniature ribbon

constructed of a pebbled magnetic metal shaft with double-sided oak leaf designs near the tip

in silver gilt and enamels (22x26mm)

Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion Hold daireifuku-style Japanese diplomatic dress bicorneConstructed of an aluminum alloy, the obverse consisting of a linden leaf arranged diagonally, bearing a central raised Croatian chequerboard shield, circumscribed by an inscription of HRVATSKA LEGIJA 1941 (CROATIAN LEGION 1941), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 47. 3 mm (h) x 39. 2mm (w), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion was established on 8 May 1942 for issue to members